Camhs Practitioner

Bwthyn Y Ddol Assessment centre is a joint funded service provided by Conwy and Denbighshire Local Authorities alongside BCUHB.

The assessment centre delivers careers and experiences that are challenging, rewarding, and differentiated by our values in working together to make a positive difference to the lives of children to ‘have the best life’ possible. We do this by providing children and young people with a safe and supportive environment and a fulfilling experience where their voice is heard and centred on their individual needs and what’s important to them.

Being passionate about encouraging and supporting children to be the best that they can be is what we are all about. We are looking for individuals with a health background who share these values to join our developing team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

As a CAMHS practitioner you will working flexibly alongside members of the Bwthyn Y Ddol MDT and residential staff to provide assessment and intervention and / or specific evidence based therapies to children and young people and their families with complex emotional needs.

You will provide consultation and support to front line professionals in understanding and supporting children / young people and families through providing training, advice and direction. You will have an active role in supporting other members of the wider professional network within Bwthyn Y Ddol.

The current CAMHS Practitioner post is suitable for Nurses with core professional registration in any of the Nursing field. You will require excellent knowledge of mental health problems and disorders, family dynamics and understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches when working with young people and their families.

Bwthyn Y Ddol is a residential service operating over a 7 day week. We cater to the diverse range of needs of our young people and their families. We expect our team members to demonstrate flexibility in their working hours to ensure timely care and support is provided in the right setting at the right time.

**For further information on this role please contact**: Mathew Robertshaw

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.