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How many Mental Health Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 274 Mental Health Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Mental Health Officer do?

Tasks required include:

• Provides activities to assist young people develop and fulfil their potential as individuals and within the community.
• Advises and supports families experiencing stress or crisis.
• Acts as an advocate for and represents individuals and families at tribunals and similar hearings.
• Oversees, supervises and provides counselling for the process of adoption.
• Mentors and counsels those with mental health problems.
• Provides rehabilitation services to individuals.
• Manages volunteers and part-time workers, and liaises with other relevant professionals.
• Keeps records and controls budgets.

What are the entry requirements for a Mental Health Officer?

Entry is via a variety of relevant academic and/or professional qualifications. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.