CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner — Transforming Youth Wellbeing

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their Barnsley CAMHS team. The ideal candidate will assess and support young people with mental health needs while delivering tailored interventions. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with families and requires strong interpersonal skills. The Trust values employee well-being and offers excellent training opportunities alongside a support-driven working environment. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, including newly qualified practitioners.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate and implement training effects.
• Demonstrates understanding of anxiety and depression in Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Assess young people referred to CAMHS and support their mental health.
• Deliver brief interventions for common mental health problems.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and mental health support teams.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Ability to develop therapeutic relationships

Understanding of mild to moderate mental health problems

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Post Graduate Certificate for Low Intensity Therapies

Registered Mental Health Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist

Job description

A local NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their Barnsley CAMHS team. The ideal candidate will assess and support young people with mental health needs while delivering tailored interventions. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with families and requires strong interpersonal skills. The Trust values employee well-being and offers excellent training opportunities alongside a support-driven working environment. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, including newly qualified practitioners.