CYP Mental Health Practitioner – PCN (12-month FTC)

Nelft; Essex; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT is seeking an experienced Children’s Mental Health Practitioner to join the Colne Valley PCN for a 12‑month fixed term. You will assess and triage CYP with mild to moderate MH needs, manage caseloads and deliver low‑intensity interventions within GP services, working closely with the operation manager and Clinical & Strategic Lead.

The role involves coordinating with GP practices, multi‑agency teams and safeguarding processes to support families and improve pathways for children and young

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and formulate care plans.
• Excellent caseload management and prioritisation to meet service targets.
• Strong risk assessment and risk management, including self-harm and safeguarding.
• Ability to develop collaborative therapeutic relationships with children, families and partners.
• Experience of multi‑agency and multidisciplinary working within health, education and social care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using electronic patient record systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of the PCN service in Essex for CYP with mild to moderate MH needs.
• Triage cases, conduct full assessments and manage caseload to meet service targets.
• Deliver evidence-based low intensity interventions in GP services and liaise between professionals.
• Work with GP practices to support children and young people and their families.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Caseload management

Risk assessment

Collaborative therapeutic work

Multi-agency working

Clinical records (EPR)

Education

Professional qualification in mental health or related field

Job description

NELFT is seeking an experienced Children’s Mental Health Practitioner to join the Colne Valley PCN for a 12‑month fixed term. You will assess and triage CYP with mild to moderate MH needs, manage caseloads and deliver low‑intensity interventions within GP services, working closely with the operation manager and Clinical & Strategic Lead.

The role involves coordinating with GP practices, multi‑agency teams and safeguarding processes to support families and improve pathways for children and young