Snr CYPMH Practitioner

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. This role involves delivering high-quality mental health services to children and young people aged 0-18, utilizing various therapeutic approaches including CBT and EMDR. The successful candidate will lead in evidence-based assessments and foster partnerships with community agencies to ensure integrated care. With a commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities for training initiatives, making a significant impact on the lives of young individuals facing mental health challenges.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Training Initiatives

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality services to improve mental health and well-being of children.
• Conduct evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the team.

Skills

CBT

EMDR

Psychiatry

Psychology

Family Therapy

Clinical Leadership

Education

Relevant Degree in Mental Health

Professional Qualification in CAMHS

Job description

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service? Are you committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?

In a period of exciting change, Preston CAMHS are looking to recruit a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join the wider multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. This busy, friendly service provides a range of treatment approaches to children and young people aged 0-18 years, including CBT, EMDR, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Family Therapy. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies.

We work with children, young people, and families up to the age of 18 presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe emotional and mental difficulties. Experience working with children and young people with mental health difficulties would be advantageous.

We are committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff. As part of our team, you will have opportunities for various training initiatives, including CYPIAPT.

The hours of work are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. You must be passionate about working with children and young people facing mental health challenges.

Main duties of the job

1. To lead in delivering high-quality services that promote and improve the mental health and well-being of children, young people, their families, and carers.
2. To undertake needs-led, evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions within a systemic and holistic framework for children and young people, including those presenting after deliberate self-harm.
3. To liaise with and support robust partnership working between the CAMHS team and community partners and other agencies involved with the child, ensuring an integrated care package.
4. To develop a high level of generic skills and competencies, and work towards clinical expertise within CAMHS, complementing team members.
5. To provide clinical leadership and supervision to a mixed skill team, fostering a culture of learning and reflective practice.
6. To work with the service manager or team leader to support clinical governance, public health, and NHS modernization agendas.
7. To contribute to safeguarding initiatives within the service in partnership with the Lancashire & South Cumbria safeguarding team.