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Mental Health Practitioner

1 month ago

Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our Specialist CAMHS team, working with children and young people in an established multi-disciplinary setting. As a Care and Treatment Coordinator, you will hold an individual caseload, contributing to improving the lives of young people experiencing mental distress.


This is a fantastic career opportunity to work in a beautiful part of West Wales and experience the benefits of rural life and stunning coastline. You will be part of a team undertaking initial assessments and developing care packages for individuals under their care, providing psychological-based therapies under the CAPA model.


The successful candidate will work under the Mental Health Measures and take on the Care and Treatment Plan (CTP) role for young people requiring ongoing support under Part 2 of the Measure. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.


About Us


Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties. Our 11,000 staff members provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of Wales.


The Board is committed to supporting staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, enhancing patient and service user experiences. If you do not meet the Welsh language requirements, the Board offers learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements.


Person Specification


Qualifications and Knowledge


Essential:



  • Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Nurse Learning Disability or equivalent qualification with NMC
  • Good record of Continuing Professional Development to postgraduate diploma level
  • Knowledge of Local and National developments in relation to Specialist CAMHS
  • Knowledge of child protection, Children Act issues, and other relevant legislation

Desirable:



  • To hold a post-qualifying award in childcare or therapeutic practice
  • Recognised therapeutic qualification and accreditation (ie Family Therapy/ CBT/ CAT)
  • Knowledge of and experience of working in mental health, including with children and young people with serious mental health problems
  • Knowledge of and experience of working with the Choice and Partnership approach (CAPA)
  • Knowledge of Mental Health (Wales) Measure and WARRN

Experience


Essential:



  • Demonstrable experience of utilising a range of social work skills at post-qualifying level in a statutory children and families social work setting and/or Children and Adolescents Mental Health
  • Experience working as a Registered Nurse/Practitioner within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and demonstrating the competences as required
  • Experience of safeguarding practice, working with children subject to a child protection plan, identifying and managing risk
  • Experience of having worked therapeutically with children and young people, with complex and traumatic early life experiences
  • Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time
  • Demonstrate high standards in written communication
  • Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
  • Experience with routine outcome monitoring

Desirable:



  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting and working with different professional disciplines involved in the provision of children and young people's health, education, and social care
  • Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups

Language Skills


Desirable:



  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer details


Employer name


Hywel Dda University Health Board