Mental Health Practitioner

1 day ago


St Leonards, East Sussex, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our East Sussex CAMHS Team as a Band 7 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality mental health assessments and treatment to children and families experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Main Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the clinical team, providing a high-quality service within the resources available in a defined area.
  • Offer specialist mental health assessments to young people, including care and safety planning, risk assessment and management, and facilitating safe discharge.
  • Liaise with other agencies and professionals to develop ongoing positive working relationships and support young people who present in crisis.
Requirements
  • Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy or Nursing/Social Work or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
  • Registration with HCPC/NMC/Social Work England.
  • Training in the use of standardised assessment tools.
  • Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems.
  • Experience in leadership, including leading on a project.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary working.
  • Experience of supervising staff and students.
  • Experience as a Lead Practitioner.
  • CAMHS experience.
  • Experience of multi-agency work.
  • Able to communicate complex information to service users, carers, and colleagues.
  • Develop partnership working with individuals, groups, communities, and agencies.
  • Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.
  • Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
  • Evidence of post-qualification study.
  • Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of clinical approaches.
  • Lived experience of mental health issues.
  • Evidence-based therapeutic intervention skills or willingness to undertake training.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata for part-time, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions). We also offer a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.



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