Mental Health Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Job Summary Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is excited to advertise a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Crisis Service, part of the Urgent Care Pathway. This permanent post is based in the North Devon Team at Springfield Court, Barnstaple. The Crisis Service provides rapid mental health assessment and brief intervention for children and young people experiencing acute emotional distress. We work to reduce risk, prevent hospital admissions, and support young people to stay safely in their communities, offering trauma‑informed, collaborative care at a time of greatest need. The service operates 8 am to 10 pm, seven days a week, with flexible rota‑based working to support timely and responsive care. Responsibilities Undertake timely mental health assessments for children and young people presenting in crisis. Deliver short‑term, evidence‑based interventions to reduce distress and risk. Work collaboratively with families, schools, social care and other health professionals to create safe and effective care plans. Respond to both urgent and routine needs, whether planned or unforeseen, across clinical, community and home‑based settings. Travel across Devon as required to carry out assessments and support in various locations. Qualifications and Experience Essential qualifications Professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy). Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, Social Work England). For newly qualified social workers: completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) before commencing, or the requirement to complete within the first 12 months. Evidence of relevant continuing professional development. Essential experience Post‑graduate experience working within mental health environments, or willingness to complete the DPT preceptorship programme. Desirable experience Experience managing a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems. Demonstrates sound theoretical knowledge of children and young people mental health practice. Experience working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency environment. Other essential The ability to travel across Devon to meet the requirements of the role. Employment Details Band: 5Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full‑time, Flexible workingReference number: C9369-25-0942Location: Integrated Childrens Services, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UD Additional Information UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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