Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner either qualified as anArt Therapist, Play Therapist or Therapeutic Social Worker under the support of our Divisional Children in Care Lead to work in our Children in Care Team at Sandwell CAMHS. We are seeking a suitable candidate who can bring skills, experience and enthusiasm to meet the needs of children/young people with complex developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and mental health needs.

The candidate needs to be appropriately qualified and registered with therelevant Professional Body (HCPC/Play Therapy UK/Social Work England) and be adhering to the relevant code of ethics and practice.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a keenness and ability to deliver high quality and innovative psychological solutions and support the ongoing development of our dynamic team. The team is a small multi-disciplinary team that co-exists and interfaces with the wider Sandwell community CAMHS team and links with the CAMHS crisis team to when necessary to provide bespoke and wrap around care.

The team are looking forward to welcoming another addition to the team to complement their existing skill mix and ensure an excellent provision for the children and young people in care referred to Sandwell CAMHS,

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist support to the CAMHS Children and Young People in Care team (CYPIC) under the clinical leadership of the Divisional CYPIC Lead and operational management of the Service Manager. They will ensure that the implementation and delivery of the CYPIC team within Specialist CAMHS in Sandwell is delivered to a high standard in accordance with the CYPIC Service Specification. A key part of this is to offer specialist assessments, consultations and therapeutic intervention to children, young people and their carers and consultation/advice to the professional network where appropriate.

About us

We are a team that prides itself on creative, innovative and evidenced based approaches to our work with service users and carers and value a supportive and reflective culture in the work environment. The team is embedded within the core CAMHS team which is one of four CAMHS teams in the Trust. Each CAMHS team is a large, dynamic and successful CAMHs service comprising of a broad spectrum of disciplines and a long tradition of effective multidisciplinary and interagency working. Each of the four teams also has a specialist Children in Care Team.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an organisation that cares for their staff. There are various offers to encourage staff to look after their emotional wellbeing and mental health. There is a monthly CPD training event offered to all CAMHS practitioners and an opportunity to attend case discussions and reflective practice. CPD and training is recognised as an important part of professional development and this is considered in a yearly Performance Development Conversations.

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

285-4020-CYPF

Job locations

CAMHS

Lodge Road

West Bromwich

B70 8NY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a source of advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the Child and Family Service for professionals within the service and other relevant professionals in the field of child and adolescent services.

Act as a leading source of advanced clinical knowledge and skill in the child and family service, working collaboratively with health, education and social services with Children and Young People in Care.

Accept referrals for looked after children and young people and their carers on the basis of urgency, complexity, experience and professional interest, as part of the Children and Young People in Care sub team.

Take responsibility for the management of a clinical caseload, acting as key worker if appropriate.

Provide comprehensive, highly specialist assessment of mental health needs, implement and evaluate therapeutic programmes of care within an appropriate environment.

Contribute to meetings regarding service planning, development and the contribution to client care.

Manage workload and manage time effectively.

To promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning whilst respecting their individual rights.

Act as an advanced source of knowledge for consultation, supervision and training of junior staff and other professionals.

Contribute to the teaching of evidence-based practice for other professionals.

Maintain accurate records in accordance with CAMHS protocol.

Provide clinical supervision for professionals within the CAMHS Service.

Ensure own supervision will be sought within and outside of the CAMHS Service.

To work in conjunction with the service manager and clinical lead in developing policies and protocols for the Children and Young People in Care Team.

To work in conjunction with the Consultant Psychologist to provide good quality care and evidence based practice for the Children and Young People in Care Team.

Ensure attendance at mandatory training and keep up to date on the latest legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Children Act, Data Protection Act and Human Rights Act.

Adhere to Local Safeguarding Guidelines and agency procedures.

Adhere to the policies of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Ensure that service delivery meets agreed quality standards/contract agreements.

Monitor service/care delivery.

Provide relevant information regarding data, statistics, and caseload management and patient case notes as required.

Exchange information to solve problems and make decisions.

To regularly attend team meetings.

To regularly attend clinical and management supervision