CAMHS Practitioner

Spencer Clarke Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust is urgently seeking a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to provide essential mental health services to children and young people in Rotherham. In this role, you will handle a complex clinical caseload using age-appropriate interventions. A professional qualification in nursing, occupational therapy, or social work is essential, alongside demonstrable experience in mental health settings.

Benefits

Referral scheme up to £250 for successful referrals

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work with current registration.
• Experience in working with young people with complex mental health needs.
• Post qualification experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with a complex clinical caseload of young people requiring CAMHS intervention.
• Provide consultation and advice to children’s services for young people with mental health difficulties.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children suspected of having mental health needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Consultation

Mental health intervention

Education

Nursing qualification

Occupational Therapy qualification

Social Work qualification

Job description

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*Please take advantage of our referral scheme that pays up to £250 for successful referrals (T's & C's apply)*

We are collaborating with a local NHS Trust who are seeking a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join their service, based in Rotherham.

Location: Located in Rotherham

Rate of pay: £26p/h Umbrella

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Contract: 3 month initial contract with the view of extension

Key responsibilities:

• Work with a complex clinical caseload of young people requiring CAMHS intervention utilising age appropriate interventions.
• Provide consultation and advice to children’s services across Rotherham for children and young people, who have potential mental health difficulties.
• Provide evidence based mental health assessment and intervention to Children and Young People involved with the Service.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children suspected of having mental health needs and act as a contact point for professionals & families.

Requirements:

• A professional Nursing qualification/Occupational Therapist qualification/Social Worker with current registration (essential)
• Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with young people with complex mental health problems and working with children and families in particular (essential)

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