Neurodevelopmental CAMHS Specialist — Multidisciplinary Clinician

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist CAMHS Practitioner to work with children and young people in Tower Hamlets CAMHS within a Neurodevelopmental Team.

The post involves delivering evidence-based care, assessments and treatments for young people with neurodevelopmental needs, contributing to service development, and collaborating with a wide multidisciplinary group of clinicians and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Qualification in appropriate mental health/social welfare profession including: Family & Systemic Psychotherapist / Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist / Occupational Therapist / Clinical Nurse Specialist (Mental Health) / Social Worker / Art Therapist
• Appropriate level of qualification for your profession e.g. BSc, Masters or Doctorate
• Registration with your appropriate body (e.g. UKCP, NMC, HCPC etc.)
• Evidence of continuous and relevant professional training and development (CPD) in keeping with qualification period
• Qualifications/ training in specialist skills relevant to post (e.g. ADOS, 3Di, systemic therapy, CBT, Training in Positive Behaviour Support or Applied Behavioural Analysis etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence based episodes of care, assessments and treatment to young people with moderate to severe Learning Disability.
• Bring clinical knowledge and skills to the Neurodevelopmental Team and contribute to its development.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to support children, young people and families in CAMHS.

Skills

CAMHS experience

Assessment & formulation

Risk assessment & management

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Group work

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Registration with professional body

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist CAMHS Practitioner to work with children and young people in Tower Hamlets CAMHS within a Neurodevelopmental Team.

The post involves delivering evidence-based care, assessments and treatments for young people with neurodevelopmental needs, contributing to service development, and collaborating with a wide multidisciplinary group of clinicians and partner agencies.