Child & Adolescent MH PCN Practitioner (12‑month FTC)

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner to support the Colne Valley Primary Care Network in Essex. The post focuses on delivering low intensity interventions, triage, and caseload management for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.

The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with GPs and partner agencies, and contributing to integrated community mental health care for the PCN.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in a relevant mental health, psychological, counselling, social care, nursing, or allied health profession.
• Training in safeguarding children and vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage caseload of CYP with mild to moderate MH needs.
• Triage cases and complete full assessments within GP PCN.
• Deliver evidence-based low intensity interventions and group work.
• Collaborate with GP practices, families, and partner agencies to support care plans.

Skills

Caseload management

Risk assessment

Multi-agency working

Clinical records

Education

Mental health qualification

Safeguarding training

Job description

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner to support the Colne Valley Primary Care Network in Essex. The post focuses on delivering low intensity interventions, triage, and caseload management for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs.

The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with GPs and partner agencies, and contributing to integrated community mental health care for the PCN.