Job summary
Vacancy for a Band 6 Mental Health CAMHS Practitioner to work in Dudley Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Based at The Elms Health Centre, Slade Road, Halesowen, B63 2UR
We have a vacancy for a Band 6 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner within the Dudley CAMHS Service and are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team.
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a keenness and ability to integrate your current skills and apply them in this context. Important qualities are good communication skills, working co-operatively and thinking creatively.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team who pride themselves on their commitment to the continual development and improvement of patient care. Clinical and leadership supervision and continuing professional development, are highly valued. Additionally, there are opportunities to join peer supervision and other groups. We are able to offer great opportunities for career progression, with many members of the service seeking and successfully securing promotions. The post will have active links with, and support from, both the wider CAMHS Service and professionals within the Trust.
About us
CAMHS professionals deal with a wide range of mental health problems. Many children and young people are troubled by emotional, behavioural and psychiatric problems. These can cause worry and distress both to themselves and to those who care for them. A large part of the CAMHS professionals' work is to identify the problem, understand the causes and advise about what may help.
Our CAMHS Service is a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, specialist nurses, systemic child psychotherapists, play therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and psychiatrists, who are passionate in their aim to work with children, young people and their families in developing creative solutions to improve their mental health difficulties. The BCHFT CAMHS Service currently operates across 4 geographical areas (Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall) with contracts in each area. Each of the teams have a specialist learning disability team dedicated to children and young people with a moderate to severe learning disability and specialist Children and Young People in Care Teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Mental Health Practitioner you will be responsible for the care of a caseload of young people with various emotional and mental health needs. You will also undertake regular assessments of young people who are new to the service, and be responsible for making recommendations about their future care. You will have a can do attitude and work collaboratively with colleagues in the team and partner agencies. You will be able to work creatively to meet the needs of young people and their families. You will have a sound understanding of the principles of risk assessment and management. In return, we will provide you with robust supervision, opportunities to attend peer group meetings, personal development and training opportunities.
To work with other members of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS Team and with colleagues from other services, providing expertise in the care of children and young people with severe and complex mental health needs and their families.
To provide expert advice, support and supervision on a regular basis to a wide ranging workforce on all aspects of safeguarding children where matters can be highly complex and in difficult, sensitive and emotive situations.
To provide professional expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for children and young people in CAMHS.
To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Please do feel free to speak with the Dudley CAMHS Service Manager, Mark Edgerton if you would like further information on this post by ringing 01384 324689
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Mental Health Practitioner you will be responsible for the care of a caseload of young people with various emotional and mental health needs. You will also undertake regular assessments of young people who are new to the service, and be responsible for making recommendations about their future care. You will have a can do attitude and work collaboratively with colleagues in the team and partner agencies. You will be able to work creatively to meet the needs of young people and their families. You will have a sound understanding of the principles of risk assessment and management. In return, we will provide you with robust supervision, opportunities to attend peer group meetings, personal development and training opportunities.
To work with other members of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS Team and with colleagues from other services, providing expertise in the care of children and young people with severe and complex mental health needs and their families.
To provide expert advice, support and supervision on a regular basis to a wide ranging workforce on all aspects of safeguarding children where matters can be highly complex and in difficult, sensitive and emotive situations.
To provide professional expertise in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for children and young people in CAMHS.
To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Please do feel free to speak with the Dudley CAMHS Service Manager, Mark Edgerton if you would like further information on this post by ringing 01384 324689
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Mental Health/Childrens Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, ACP Qualified Psychotherapist or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate training/course relevant to CAMHS.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health problems in children and adolescents.
- Application of mental health assessments and interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Post Graduate experience working in CAMHS.
- Experience of CAMHS assessments and evidence-based interventions
Desirable
- Experience of managing and organising a complex caseload.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Mental Health/Childrens Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, ACP Qualified Psychotherapist or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate training/course relevant to CAMHS.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health problems in children and adolescents.
- Application of mental health assessments and interventions.
Experience
Essential
- Post Graduate experience working in CAMHS.
- Experience of CAMHS assessments and evidence-based interventions
Desirable
- Experience of managing and organising a complex caseload.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
