Child & Youth CAMHS Therapist – Remote & Flexible

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home or remote working

Generous pension scheme

Competitive pay

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a CAMHS Practitioner to deliver brief, outcome-focused therapeutic sessions for children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and behavioural difficulties. The role involves individual, family and group work, contributing to a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team, work with education, health and social care partners, and support the CAMHS Single Point of Access to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Qualified in social work, nursing or teaching (DipSW, CSS, CQSW, QTS or RMN) or NVQ level 4+ in a relevant field.
• Qualified in a therapeutic approach (CBT/DBT/systemic family therapy/solution-focused/play therapy).

Responsibilities

• Deliver brief, outcome-focused therapeutic interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate difficulties.
• Provide individual, family and group interventions.
• Support children and young people to understand their experiences, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to the CAMHS Single Point of Access.
• Work with education, health, social care and voluntary sector partners to ensure timely support.
• Contribute to multi-agency care planning.
• Safeguard children and promote their emotional wellbeing.
• Work as part of a community-based multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Experience with children & families

Group therapy facilitation

Trauma-informed approach

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Social Work / Nursing / Teaching qualification or NVQ4+

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking a CAMHS Practitioner to deliver brief, outcome-focused therapeutic sessions for children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and behavioural difficulties. The role involves individual, family and group work, contributing to a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team, work with education, health and social care partners, and support the CAMHS Single Point of Access to ensure timely,