Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Children & Young

Job Summary

We are excited to be recruiting a full‑time Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our Exeter and East Devon Mood, Emotions, and Relationships Pathway within Children and Family Health Devon. This role is offered as a fixed‑term contract for one year.

• Provide specialist assessment, formulation, and intervention for young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges.
• Deliver evidence‑based, person‑centred care to young people and families/carers, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Offer individual and group‑based therapeutic interventions, support families and carers, and work closely with partner agencies such as schools, social care, and other health professionals.
• Provide consultation, supervision, and training to junior staff, students, and partner agencies.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans based on evidence‑based interventions, including CBT, DBT‑informed approaches and systemic family work.
• Ensure safeguarding and risk management procedures are followed, promoting the safety and well‑being of children and young people.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development through audit, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.

• A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (e.g., psychological profession, nursing, social work, occupational therapy or equivalent).
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP).
• Substantial experience managing an extensive and complex caseload with children and young people presenting complex mental health presentations.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi‑agency environment.
• Experience delivering model‑based psychological therapy.

• Recognised qualification in evidence‑based therapeutic mental health interventions for children/young people and families/carers.
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to specialism.
• Clinical supervision qualification.
• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Mentoring students in line with professional requirements.

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
• Computer literacy.

• Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
• A supportive, inclusive team environment that values collaboration and innovation.
• Training opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust. Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is an alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.

Band 6 – £38,682 to £46,580 a year. Fixed‑term contract of 1 year, full‑time, flexible working.

Evergreen, Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NU
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Full vacancy details can be found on the attached job description/person specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information.