We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our mental health First Response Service, an exciting newly commissioned service based in Exeter. The team promotes a dynamic and innovative way of working, triaging and responding to crisis referrals. The role encompasses the NHS principle; right care, right time and right place. The First Response Service triages mental health crisis calls and referrals, providing tele-coaching psychologically informed interventions, support, guidance and signposting. The service further delivers timely and responsive face to face assessments where indicated., This is an ideal post for anyone who has experience and knowledge of working within mental health. Psychology or health related graduates are welcome to apply. Tele-coach Practitioners complete clinical risk and mental state assessments by telephone, providing short-term psychological interventions for people presenting in mental health crisis in view of sign posting them onto the most appropriate service to meet their care needs. This is undertaken with direct supervision from senior clinical practitioners.

Working via telephone, Tele-coach Practitioners are experts in emotional validation, de-escalating crises and coaching people regarding distress tolerance techniques, promoting emotional regulation interventions. Using a range of psychologically informed interventions, Tele-coach Practitioners empower people using the service and their carers / families to manage crises more safely and effectively. Successful candidates will work a variety of shift patterns providing 24/7 support to the service.

We are looking for recovery focussed and confident individuals with excellent communication skills. The role includes the tele triage of crisis calls or referrals to the Trust, coupled with managing requests for clinical information. The role further consists of providing advice, guidance, support and signposting. You will at all times be supported and supervised by a senior clinical mental health lead

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start., About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability 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.