Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary 37.5 hours per week. An exciting opportunity to work within MAIS service as an a experienced Mental Health Practitioner within Adult Mental Health Services. You will work within a registered-led multi-disciplinary Service delivering mental health assessments and interventions providing outstanding care in the community for Service Users. As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to provide a range of evidence based, recovery focussed interventions on both an individual and group basis to service users and their carers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with and provide consultation to the wider support networks. All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service. Job Share(s) Considered "please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility" Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity Main duties of the job You will, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team in accordance with Livewell policies, work collaboratively with service users with a significant degree of mental health complexity, their carers and other agencies, enabling them to access mental health specialist support when required in line with Recovery and Trauma Informed Principles. You will manage a defined caseload, working closely with other statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide specialist mental health assessment and evidenced based treatments (both individual and group work based) for people mental health symptoms and complex presentations. You will deliver care in line with agreed principles and policies. You will be responsible for prioritising workload and providing clinical advice to junior staff. You will also be able to offer consultation to other services and contribute to multi agency forum, you will contribute to the training of others. You will participate in, and chair, Risk Management and Professionals meetings. You will have access to support and supervision from an experienced multi- disciplinary team. You will contribute to the development of training programmes for junior staff and the local induction programme and mentor students. You will lead on investigations for complaints, SIRI;s and grievances. About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2026-NM-10438 Job locations Crownhill Court Tailyour Road Plymouth Devon PL6 5DH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE The role works across multi-disciplinary teams who proactively provide a range of evidence-based interventions, including therapies and recovery orientated support for those with presenting mental health symptoms and presentation with complexity within the community. This role links directly to Community Mental Health Services. The service is made of up various mental health professionals who work with people to support recovery. Offering various therapeutic interventions to support individuals. This role exists to make sure people receive the right support at the right ti