Senior Mental Health Crisis Lead - Home Treatment

Haringey GP Federation; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Exeter is looking for a highly motivated Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner. In this role, you will provide essential mental health services, ensuring timely assessments and effective crisis interventions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mental health settings and be skilled in crisis management and teamwork. This position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to community mental health initiatives and includes opportunities for supervision and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience in mental health settings.
• Experience managing a busy caseload independently.
• Proven expertise in crisis intervention and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced clinical assessments for acute mental health crises.
• Coordinate crisis responses within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Excellent communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Professional mental health qualification (e.g., RMN)

Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Job description

A community healthcare provider in Exeter is looking for a highly motivated Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner. In this role, you will provide essential mental health services, ensuring timely assessments and effective crisis interventions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mental health settings and be skilled in crisis management and teamwork. This position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to community mental health initiatives and includes opportunities for supervision and mentorship.