Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner

Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job Title: Community Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Telford and Wrekin
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: PAYE band 6 £19.52-£21.88 p/h
Job Type: Full time
Shifts: 09.00-17.00

Job Summary

We're looking for a skilled and supportive Community Mental Health Practitioner to work with adults experiencing a range of mental health needs within community mental health services. You'll complete specialist assessments, develop formulation‑based care plans and deliver brief, evidence‑informed interventions in the community.

You'll manage your own caseload, contribute to effective risk management and support recovery, independence and wellbeing through person‑centred care. This role suits a confident mental health professional who enjoys working autonomously and engaging people with complex needs.

About You

You're a Registered Mental Health Nurse who builds trust easily and works confidently in fast‑paced community settings. You value face‑to‑face work, collaborative practice and supporting people who may find it difficult to engage with services.

You bring strong assessment and formulation skills, emotional resilience and a genuine commitment to helping adults improve their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, completing specialist assessments, care planning and ongoing reviews
• Deliver brief, evidence‑based interventions, including psychologically informed and/or pharmacological approaches
• Complete and review risk assessments, promoting safe and positive risk‑taking
• Maintain high‑quality documentation, outcome measures and reports
• Work collaboratively within MDTs across primary care, social care, police, voluntary and specialist services
• Provide supervision, guidance and learning support to junior staff and students
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and health promotion activity
• Communicate sensitively with service users, carers and partner organisations

Essential Skills & Experience

• Registered RMN
• Post‑registration experience working with adults with mental health needs
• Strong assessment, formulation and risk management skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Experience in community mental health settings
• Effective communication, teamwork and organisational skills

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Training in psychological therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Family Interventions)
• Coaching or clinical supervision training
• Non‑medical prescribing

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare

• weekly payroll
• Flexible working options
• 24/7 support from our dedicated team
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Roles across NHS and private sector services
• Referral bonuses and loyalty rewards

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare has over 30 years' experience supporting mental health professionals across the UK. We offer flexible roles, personalised guidance and a people‑focused recruitment experience to help you thrive in your career.

How to Apply

Apply now to join Medacs Healthcare by completing the online form below and uploading your up‑to‑date CV.

You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.