Senior Mental Health Practitioner
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Job summary
Main duties of the job
Thepostholderwilldeliverhighqualitycomprehensivementalhealthservices.Theroleinvolves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and treatment for people with complex mental health difficulties and their carers. This will involve implementing the CMHF and Dementia Strategy as part of a care plan.
The liaison with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role.
Thepostholderwillcontributetotheclinicalleadershipof theteam, providingsupervisionfor other members and participating in team and service development, and evaluation.
Job responsibilities
About Devon Partnership Trust
We 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 our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.