Band 7 Primary Mental Health Specialist - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England is seeking a part-time Band 7 CAMHS Primary Mental Health Specialist to work with children and families. This role involves conducting assessments, leading meetings, and providing direct therapeutic support. Applicants should possess strong clinical skills and experience in mental health practice with young individuals. If you're dedicated to improving outcomes for children, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health practice with children and families.
• Excellent clinical and therapeutic skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.
• Lead multi-agency meetings and consultations.
• Engage in therapeutic work with children and parents.

Job description

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a mental health practitioner skilled and experienced with children, young people and families to take on the role ofBand 7 CAMHS Primary Mental Health Specialist job share (18.75 hours per week) located in the Local Authority Family Help Team.

As a fully registered CAMHS Specialist in this team you will show excellent clinical, therapeutic, and communication skills with the Family Help team. You will facilitate and provide mental health assessments of children and young people open to the team and you will lead multi agency meetings and consultations with frontline Family Help staff. You will engage in direct therapeutic work with children and carers/parents and will self-manage a caseload. You will design and deliver presentations and training events for other professionals and carers/parents as required.

If you are keen to improve the outcomes for children and families who are participating in support from our Local Authority Family Help team and you meet the application criteria, we look forward to receiving your application.