CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner

1 month ago


Castleford, Wakefield, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and confident Mental Health Practitioner to join our CAMHS team. The successful candidate will have significant experience of working with young people and their families/carers/networks, particularly Children in Care, who can often present with a range of complex mental health needs.

The post-holder will provide assessment and treatment to children and young people with mental health needs, working autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, providing consultation for other agencies/professionals. They will promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, and provide routine and urgent assessment and interventions to young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide assessment and treatment to children and young people with mental health needs.
  • Work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT, providing consultation for other agencies/professionals.
  • Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
  • Provide routine and urgent assessment and interventions to young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological problems.

Requirements

  • Substantial post qualification experience, some of which must be working with Children, young people and their carers in a mental health or other complex care setting.
  • Multidisciplinary team working.
  • Inter-agency liaison and consultation.
  • Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff.
  • Clinical/therapeutic knowledge and skills in mental health.
  • Experience in assessment and risk management and ability to implement evidence based practice.

Desirable

  • Experience of community settings.
  • Experience of working in different cultural contexts.
  • Knowledge and experience of working with Equality and Diversity.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.



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