CAMHS Practitioner

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Calow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Calow is seeking a Core CAMHS worker to manage a caseload of young people facing mental health challenges. The role involves conducting assessments, creating care plans, and providing therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified healthcare professional or social worker with experience in a mental health setting. This position offers extensive training opportunities, benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff wellbeing services

Access to financial and legal advice

Internal and external training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a mental health setting.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex young people with moderate to severe mental health disorders.
• Carry out routine assessments and develop a collaborative care plan.
• Offer first-level therapeutic interventions.
• Screen for neuro-developmental issues and make appropriate internal referrals.
• Participate in regular training and supervision to develop skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative working style

Education

Qualified healthcare professional, social worker or accredited therapist

Job description

“Over the past 15 months I have worked with some of the most amazing young people. This has given me an enormous sense of achievement as a nurse. Watching them grow in confidence and reach their potential has been very rewarding and I urge anyone thinking about changing/starting their career to give it a try”

Debbie – Core CAMHS worker

Have you ever thought about working in CAMHS but are unsure if you have the right skills? If you are a qualified healthcare professional, social worker or accredited therapist then we want to hear from you.

We believe in investing in our staff, and alongside opportunities to train at a postgraduate level via the young person’s IAPT scheme, we have a regular programme of on‑the‑job training and a comprehensive supervision offer that will help you to develop in your role. We hope to give you the opportunity to build on your existing skills, be yourself, and thrive in a forward‑thinking and dynamic CAMHS team.

It is an exciting time for the service as we grow and expand our offer to the young people and families of North Derbyshire. As a core CAMHS worker you will liaise closely with other CAMHS services in the same building, becoming a key member of our specialist, multidisciplinary team. You will work in a supportive and friendly environment with professionals from a variety of clinical backgrounds, receiving regular clinical supervision and the chance to consult with clinicians across our pathways.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex young people with moderate to severe mental health disorders.
• Carry out routine assessments and develop a collaborative care plan.
• Offer first‑level therapeutic interventions, including CBT, systemic family therapy, DBT, IPT, and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Screen for neuro‑developmental issues and make appropriate internal referrals to support the young people we work with.
• Participate in regular training and supervision to further develop your skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified healthcare professional, social worker or accredited therapist.
• Experience working with young people in a mental health setting.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and electric lease car scheme.
• Staff wellbeing services, including free gym access, staff choir, and a range of support groups.
• Access to free financial and legal advice, staff counselling and fitness classes.
• Opportunities to complete internal and external training and pursue postgraduate study via the IAPT scheme.

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact Phil Sidebotham – Team Lead: [e-mail] 01246 514412
Laura Morris – Team Lead: [e-mail] 01246 514412
Tasha Davis – Team Lead: [e-mail] 01246 514412