Senior Mental Health Practitioner - CAMHS MHST

Job summary

The role of a Senior Mental Health Practitioner/supervisor (SMHP) within the MHST is a varied one, with there being some key parts to the role:

You will be expected to hold a small clinical case load of Children and Young People with low to moderate Mental Health concerns. You will be working within the Early interventions Service model within CAMHS, providing up to 10 sessions to CYP.

You will be providing clinical supervision to the education mental health trainees/practitioners (EMHP's) in line with the university training on supervising. Attendance and successful completion of the CYP -- IAPT supervisory course is part of the expected job description and delivery of this role.

You will be offering consultation and advice to schools who are working with MHST. You be responsible for being a key link between the education setting and MHST. This will include offering signposting to other services and providing up to date resources and guidance.

The post holder will be expected to develop close working relationships with key partner agencies in their locality, including GP practices, schools, public health and social care professionals.

Main duties of the job

You will be a member of the Mental Health Support Team and have responsibility for assessment, treatment and evaluation of care provided to some clients referred to the team. You will provide education, advice, and practical support to young people and their families as well as brief therapeutic interventions.

Working with colleagues within and outside the Trust, you will also ensure an appropriate access to Emotional Health and Wellbeing Services is facilitated for vulnerable groups including Looked after Children.

To Support the MHST Clinical Lead in the delivery of service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators.

Provide regular case management supervision and clinical skills training to assigned Education Mental Health Practitioners.

About us

As a Trust we are proud of the excellent, pioneering service the musculoskeletal team delivers to our patients. As an employer, we recognise that our colleagues, truly are our greatest asset and we are committed to supporting them to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career.

Would you like to work in one of the most desirable places within the UK?

Working here in Somerset you can soak up all that the idyllic countryside has to offer with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You get to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Please note that pay scales are dependent on NHS experience.