Community Mental Health Practitioner

Total package value up to £65k per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The package is inclusive of International Supplement based on family status, Relocation costs and Pension contribution. Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. Providing evidence-based treatment for mental health problems, you will offer person-centred care as you contribute to the development of an updated mental health strategy. You must monitor physical conditions that impact on mental health and identify individuals whose needs fall outside of established mental health clinical pathways, referring or managing accordingly. You will conduct mental health promotion including presentations, media interviews and public information articles. Participating in the Health Directorate CPD programme, you should take every opportunity to teach junior staff and non-mental health colleagues to develop their knowledge and skills. You will identify the risks involved in work activities and processes and how to manage these risks, ensuring work activities are consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Flexible and team spirited, you will be on call at least one week in three; out of hours and weekends as needed. With a relevant professional background or degree in nursing, social work or occupational therapy, you are registered with the relevant professional body and hold a Drivers License Class A. You also have substantial post-registration experience, part of which was ina community based team. In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena. As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena. Our Benefits Package Includes: Economy class flights from your home country to St Helena at the start and end of the tour of duty Mid-term fare-paid flights for tours of 18 months or more A freight allowance of up to a standard 20ft container at the start and end of the tour of duty Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of the basic aggregate salary Employees and accompanying dependant/s will be entitled to medical and dental treatment under the SHG Public Health Scheme at the rate applied to resident St Helenians. Free schooling for dependent children from 3 to 16 years Annual Leave of 30 days per annum (with an additional 10 days of public holidays). The appointment will be subject to: Satisfactory employment references Satisfactory medical and dental clearances Interviews will be held week commencing 7 Dec 2026 The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io to discuss how we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr St Helena Public Service Jobs