Mental Health Manager

Description:

This leadership role will involve managing the delivery of mental health services, supervising clinical and support staff, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and contributing to the strategic development of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of mental health services in Exeter and surrounding areas.

• Manage, support, and supervise a team of mental health professionals.

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, clinical governance, and quality assurance standards.

• Develop and implement service improvement plans.

• Work collaboratively with commissioners, NHS partners, and community organisations.

• Produce service performance reports for senior leadership.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in psychology, counselling, mental health nursing, social work, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior or management-level mental health role.

• Strong understanding of mental health legislation and safeguarding.

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Desirable

• Experience working in community or voluntary sector mental health services.

• Registration with a professional body (e.g., BACP, HCP, NMC).

• Experience with service commissioning or working within

NHS frameworks.