Mental Health Practitioner

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a CAMHS practitioner to deliver assessments and interventions to autistic children and young people. The role involves providing specialist care in collaboration with families and support networks, managing a caseload, and implementing trauma-informed interventions. Ideal candidates will have experience working with autistic youth and possess current UK professional registration.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic young people.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed interventions.
• Ability to collaborate with families and support networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and care planning for autistic young people.
• Evaluate individual treatment plans and interventions.
• Participate in discharge planning alongside other services.

Skills

Working therapeutically with young people

Experience of working with autism

Education

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Job Summary

As a CAMHS practitioner, you will have an active role in providing assessments and interventions to autistic children and young people experiencing a high level of distress, and who require specialist, trauma-informed intervention. You will work within relevant local, national and professional guidelines, for example NICE guidelines. You will be involved in holistic assessments (including risk management) and managing a small caseload, delivering person-centred, effective treatment and interventions to help autistic children and young people develop skills and strategies to thrive. You will work directly with children and young people with mental health needs or high distress, to improve quality of life and wellbeing, and collaborate with carers/families and support networks including schools, social care, voluntary and partnership agencies to ensure a holistic approach and positive outcomes in relation to young peoples mental and emotional wellbeing.

Main duties

• Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with autistic young people, their families and carers.
• Provide direct intervention to autistic young people and evaluate individual treatment plans.
• Participate in safe and effective discharge planning, working alongside other services to step down young people.
• Take responsibility for the management of a small, complex caseload, including specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning with the service user and carer, and evaluation of treatment plans.
• Collaborate with autistic young people who have experienced trauma and have psychological treatment needs, using your expertise under team direction to support appropriate trauma-related interventions and help other stakeholders meet young peoples trauma-related needs.

About Us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We employ around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, regardless of background or identity. We aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve and ensure every voice is heard and difference respected.

Please note: we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We also monitor the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing applications; if you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted: 28 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band 6 | Salary £38,682 to £46,580 per annum

Contract: Fixed term | Duration: 12 months | Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Severnfields Health Village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ

Job Description

Job responsibilities: For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Working therapeutically with young people with learning disabilities
• Desirable: Experience of working with autism, team working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Severnfields Health Village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ. Website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk