CAMHS UCAT Band 6 Clinician - Urgent Youth Mental Health

NHS; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner in Weston-Super-Mare to provide urgent assessments and brief interventions for young people. Applicants should have relevant professional registration and a strong background in child and adolescent mental health services. The role requires collaboration with various agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young clients. This position offers the chance to significantly impact mental health care for young people in crisis.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience post qualification/registration.
• Knowledge of child development and attachment.
• Experience of comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Experience assessing risk and promoting safety.
• Experience working in child and adolescent mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent assessment and brief intervention to young people.
• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning.
• Advocate for young people within multi-agency networks.
• Maintain positive relationships with external agencies.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to advocate for young people

Empathy for individuals with mental health problems

Education

Professional qualification leading to current professional registration

Relevant post-registration qualifications related to child and adolescent mental health

Job description

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner in Weston-Super-Mare to provide urgent assessments and brief interventions for young people. Applicants should have relevant professional registration and a strong background in child and adolescent mental health services. The role requires collaboration with various agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young clients. This position offers the chance to significantly impact mental health care for young people in crisis.