CAMHS Specialist: Youth Mental Health Practitioner

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join their CAMHS Multi Disciplinary team in Nottingham. The role involves conducting mental health assessments, engaging families, and managing a caseload of young people. Candidates must hold a relevant professional qualification and have experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs. Offering a salary between £38,682 to £46,580 annually.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing support

Employee-led staff networks

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification at degree level or higher required.
• Registration with a relevant professional body must be maintained.
• Experience with young people involved in the Youth Justice system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage young people and their families effectively.
• Carry out mental health and risk assessments independently.
• Work as a Care Coordinator for a specific caseload.

Skills

Skills and experience with children and families

Ability to offer therapeutic interventions

Experience in clinical supervision

Ability to manage a caseload

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., RMN, RN, OT, Social Worker)

Registration with relevant professional body

Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join their CAMHS Multi Disciplinary team in Nottingham. The role involves conducting mental health assessments, engaging families, and managing a caseload of young people. Candidates must hold a relevant professional qualification and have experience working with children with emotional and behavioral needs. Offering a salary between £38,682 to £46,580 annually.