Mental Health Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting children and adolescents with mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Work across our Early Intervention Services to support families and signpost them to additional resources when needed.
  • Build strong partnerships with external organisations such as schools, GPs, and social care, ensuring young people get the right support.
  • Contribute to service development, ensuring our interventions meet national standards and local performance targets.
What We Offer

As an NHS employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance, and a commitment to career development. You will also be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a range of NHS exclusive shopping and leisure discounts.

Working in Somerset offers a unique blend of rural and urban living, with easy access to beautiful countryside, stunning coastlines, and vibrant city centres like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. Our employees enjoy a high quality of life, with reasonable house prices and excellent educational facilities.

Person Specification
  • A recorded/registered qualification in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy, or a recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology with current HCPC registration.
  • Demonstrable experience of working in CYP mental health services and providing evidence-based psychological therapies.
  • Extensive knowledge of child protection issues and relevant legislation.


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