Senior CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner – Home-Based Care

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their ReACH team. This dynamic role involves providing urgent, recovery-focused support to children and young people facing acute mental health crises. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and have substantial experience in mental health settings. The position emphasizes teamwork, autonomy, and the application of specialist knowledge to deliver high-quality interventions. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Continuous professional development programs

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience, ideally with children and young people in mental health.
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation for mental health and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people in various settings, including home visits.
• Implement intensive home-based treatments and safety plans.
• Provide specialist training and supervision to other staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Record-keeping and report-writing skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork commitment

Education

Relevant professional qualification (nursing or allied profession)

Post-graduate qualification in mental health (e.g., CBT, Family Therapy)

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

A community healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their ReACH team. This dynamic role involves providing urgent, recovery-focused support to children and young people facing acute mental health crises. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and have substantial experience in mental health settings. The position emphasizes teamwork, autonomy, and the application of specialist knowledge to deliver high-quality interventions. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.