Senior Youth Mental Health Crisis Practitioner

Islettechnologies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health institution in North Devon is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join its urgent care pathway. The role involves delivering crisis assessments and interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health crises. Candidates should possess a professional mental health qualification and substantial experience in managing complex cases. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, with flexible full-time working patterns.

Benefits

Clinical supervision

Peer support

Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing complex caseloads with children/young people.
• Experience within a community CAMHS mental health setting.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crisis assessments, safety plans and brief interventions.
• Participate in a rota covering daytime and evening hours.
• Liaise with education, social care and acute services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with children/young people

Ability to communicate with professionals

Computer literacy

Education

Professional mental health qualification (RMN, Social Work Degree)

Active registration with professional body (NMC, HCPC)

Job description

A public health institution in North Devon is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join its urgent care pathway. The role involves delivering crisis assessments and interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health crises. Candidates should possess a professional mental health qualification and substantial experience in managing complex cases. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, with flexible full-time working patterns.