Specialist Infant Mental Health Practitioner

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for the Gwent Parent Infant Mental Health Service. The role focuses on working with families with infants up to age 2, providing assessment, consultation and therapeutic support within the Early Years network.

The post emphasizes collaboration with Primary Care Mental Health Support Service and Health Visiting teams, plus clinical governance and service development. Applications encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration.
• Knowledge of infant mental health and child development.
• Experience with assessment and therapeutic interventions in infant mental health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective, comprehensive and highly specialised assessment and therapeutic service to families with infants up to age 2.
• Provide liaison, supervision, and advice to staff working with families within Early Years services.
• Offer consultation and expert guidance to professionals contributing to treatment plans for families.

Skills

Experienced RMN

Infant mental health

Clinical interventions

Reflective supervision

Leadership abilities

Clear reporting

Job description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for the Gwent Parent Infant Mental Health Service. The role focuses on working with families with infants up to age 2, providing assessment, consultation and therapeutic support within the Early Years network.

The post emphasizes collaboration with Primary Care Mental Health Support Service and Health Visiting teams, plus clinical governance and service development. Applications encouraged from diverse backgrounds.