Community Mental Health Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Enfield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in North London is seeking registered health or social care professionals to participate in holistic mental health assessments for children and young people. The role includes promoting emotional health, developing intervention strategies, and working collaboratively with other professionals. Ideal candidates should have experience with complex backgrounds and therapeutic qualifications. Salary ranges from £44,485 to £52,521 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.

Qualifications

• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people, especially with complex and traumatic experiences.
• Effective communication skills for sharing complex information.

Responsibilities

• Participate in holistic mental health assessments.
• Promote early identification and intervention.
• Develop evidence-based strategies for case management.

Skills

Risk assessment and management

High standards in written communication

Identifying safeguarding risks

Effective caseload management

Education

Registered Health or Social Care Professional

Recognized therapeutic qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Nurses, Social Workers, and Allied Health Professionals to join the community CAMHS Service as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Main duties of the job

To participate in holistic mental health assessments of children and young people referred to the team, making professional assessments and early identification of mental health issues. To promote emotional and mental health needs, organize and interpret complex information, and provide informed judgments on care options. To facilitate early intervention in line with the CAMHS Service model and iTHRIVE framework. To implement multi-agency working relationships that ensure integrated care. To collaborate with other professionals and agencies within the locality to develop evidence-based strategies and interventions, and undertake case management and provide evidence-based interventions for those with mental health and neurodevelopmental concerns.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is dedicated to improving mental health care across North London, providing high-quality services closer to home. Our Five-Year Strategy aims to ensure equity of outcomes, support staff development, and pioneer research and innovation. The role may require working at various locations across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington, as deemed necessary by the Trust.

Job responsibilities

Participate in holistic mental health assessments, promote early identification and intervention, implement multi-agency collaboration, develop evidence-based strategies, and manage cases with mental health and neurodevelopmental concerns.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Registrations

• Registered Health or Social Care Professional (Nurses, Social Workers, Allied Health Professionals)
• Training in therapeutic interventions
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people, especially with complex and traumatic early life experiences
• Recognized therapeutic qualification and accreditation (e.g., Systemic Therapy, CBT, PBS, Behavioural Therapy)
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for complex and sensitive information sharing

Skills/Abilities

• Risk assessment and management skills related to mental health and risky behaviors
• High standards in written communication, including reports and correspondence
• Ability to identify safeguarding risks for children and young persons
• Effective caseload and time management skills

Experience/Knowledge

• Post-registration experience with successful completion of preceptorship or equivalent
• Experience in routine outcome monitoring and multi-agency support for young people
• Ability to work under pressure, managing distressing circumstances effectively
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people with complex backgrounds

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 per annum inclusive of HCAS