Approved Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mental Health Professional to join our team at Devon County Council. As an Approved Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing an essential response to urgent requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act.

The Devon County Council out-of-hours AMHP Service involves triaging and prioritising workloads to make decisions on carrying out assessments in line with Devon County Council's statutory responsibilities. This new specialist out-of-hours AMHP service will work alongside a separate Emergency Duty Service (EDS), which responds to Children and Adult referrals in an out-of-hours joint social care team.

This revised service was introduced to implement specialist service models for our three core EDS services (Adults, Children's and Mental Health), providing an improved, streamlined way of partnership working. The increase in the number of AMHPs and the introduction of AMHP managers working out-of-hours will provide a more supportive environment to work in and a greater capacity to manage the increasing demand for this essential service.

Main Duties of the Job

As an Approved Mental Health Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking MHA assessments independently
  • Working in multi-disciplinary settings
  • Applying complex and specialist legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Children Act
  • Valid driving licence

About Us

Devon County Council is committed to providing excellent support and supervision to our staff, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice. We offer a generous Local Government Pension Scheme and a relocation package of up to £10,000, subject to qualifying conditions. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package.

What We Can Offer You

  • 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years service
  • Excellent support and supervision
  • Relocation package of up to £10,000
  • Visa sponsorship

Job Responsibilities

For all relevant information, please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.



  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced mental health professional to join our team at Devon County Council. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing out-of-hours mental health services and working closely with our Emergency Duty Service team.Key Responsibilities:Providing mental health assessments and interventions...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional to join our Adult Social Care team at Devon County Council. As an AMHP, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs and their families.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out assessments and provide support to individuals with mental...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

    Job SummaryWe are excited to announce the launch of a new pioneering model for our out-of-hours services in Devon County Council. The Devon County Council out-of-hours AMHP Service provides an essential response to urgent requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act.This new specialist out-of-hours AMHP service will work alongside a separate...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced mental health professional to join our team as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner.As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing assessments and interventions for individuals in need of mental health support. You will work closely with our multi-disciplinary team to...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    {"About us": "About Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join our East & Mid Devon Home Treatment Team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to clients and their families.The successful candidate will have the ability to travel around the locality and work collaboratively...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Liaison Psychiatry service based in Exeter. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the mental health care of people in the general hospital.Main ResponsibilitiesYou will work within a Senior Mental Health Practitioner role, helping support...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Liaison Psychiatry service based in Exeter. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the mental health care of people in the general hospital.You will have a key role in making specialist mental health assessments, devising interventions, and helping people...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our East and Mid Devon Home Treatment Team. Based at Wonford House, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to clients and their families.Main ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and implementing recovery-focused care plans...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Exeter Outer Core Community Mental Health Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering individualized, person-centered care to clients with complex mental health needs.Main ResponsibilitiesDeliver therapeutic interventions and provide...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Main Duties of the Senior Mental Health PractitionerThe Senior Mental Health Practitioner will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and specialist mental health support to children and young people in Devon.Key responsibilities include conducting thorough mental health assessments, developing tailored care plans, and implementing evidence-based...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    Job Title: Specialist Mental Health PractitionerAbout the Role:Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is a leading provider of integrated care and treatment for children and young people in Devon. We are seeking an experienced Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services to vulnerable...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Exeter Outer Core Community Mental Health Team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for delivering individualized, person-centered care to clients with complex mental health needs.You will work closely with other professionals to develop...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Company OverviewThe National Health Service (NHS) is a publicly funded healthcare system that provides comprehensive medical care to its citizens. As an Adult Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to individuals struggling with mental health issues.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated and...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    An attractive salary of $£43,041 - £58,882 per annum is on offer for this challenging yet rewarding role. As a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner in the Urgent Care Pathway within CAMHS, you will form part of a close-knit team providing crucial care and support to children and young people facing mental health issues.About the Role: Working...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Children and Family Health Devon. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive mental health support to children and young people, conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored care plans.Main ResponsibilitiesConduct...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to support our Integrated Neurodiversity pathway. The successful candidate will have significant experience of providing specialist mental health assessments, neurodevelopmental assessments, and providing evidence-based therapies for children and young people who are...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to support our Integrated Neurodiversity pathway. The successful candidate will have significant experience of providing specialist mental health assessments, neurodevelopmental assessments, and providing evidence-based therapies for children and young people who are...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About UsWe are a leading provider of mental health services in the south west region, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our patients.We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing, and strive to use our expertise and resources to deliver services that are safe and focused on people's recovery.Our team is dedicated...


  • Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a motivated and innovative Registered Nurse (Mental Health) to join our team at Devon Partnership NHS Trust. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality care to individuals admitted to our services.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team of healthcare professionals in providing person-centered...