Mental Health Practitioner

We are seeking a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner to work within the North Devon Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams.

The CRHTT provides alternative to inpatient admission and intensive community treatment. Outreach is central, with most assessments occurring outside hospital settings.

Mobile across the geographic area is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver timely, evidence-based mental health assessments and interventions to individuals in acute distress or crisis.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide rapid response and short‑term support in community settings.
• Formulate risk assessments and safety plans collaboratively with service users and carers.
• Liaise with internal and external services to ensure continuity of care and appropriate onward referrals.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff and support workers where appropriate.
• Maintain ac...