CAMHS Intensive Support Practitioner - Trauma-Informed Care

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a CAMHS Intensive Support Practitioner to deliver trauma-informed, community-based mental health support for children, young people and families across Dorset. You will conduct assessments, form clinical plans and deliver evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves working across homes, schools and community venues, coordinating care with partners and ensuring timely, needs-led support while

Qualifications

• Band 6 experience with young people and families.
• Current registration with appropriate professional body (NMC/HCPC/UKCP).
• Clinical Supervisor Training.
• Experience working with patients in crisis and providing duty cover.
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care for young people.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessment and implement risk management plans.
• Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
• Knowledge of CAMHS developments, in particular CYP IAPT.
• Ability to supervise clinically at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, community-based mental health support to children, young people and their families across Dorset.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk and needs assessments, develop clinical formulations, and deliver trauma-informed interventions.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people, delivering flexible interventions in homes, schools and community settings.
• Coordinate care with families, carers and partner agencies to support recovery and reduce hospital admissions.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes, service development and quality improvement activities, and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Band 6 experience

Experience with children and families

Crisis management

Clinical risk assessment

Working with CAMHS

Leadership/supervision

Communication skills

DBS knowledge

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant profession

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a CAMHS Intensive Support Practitioner to deliver trauma-informed, community-based mental health support for children, young people and families across Dorset. You will conduct assessments, form clinical plans and deliver evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves working across homes, schools and community venues, coordinating care with partners and ensuring timely, needs-led support while