Trauma-Informed CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner (Secure)

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS mental health service is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their secure CAMHS team in Sheffield. The role involves providing assessments and interventions to young people with mental health needs, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and promoting safeguarding. Applicants should have a relevant professional qualification and experience working with children and young people in a mental health setting. This position includes opportunities for innovation and career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial post qualification experience in mental health with children and young people.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment to children and young people with mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Inter-agency liaison

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Crisis management

Education

Relevant professional qualification in mental health

Post graduate qualification in mental health

Membership of professional body

Tools

Rio

Job description

A regional NHS mental health service is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their secure CAMHS team in Sheffield. The role involves providing assessments and interventions to young people with mental health needs, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and promoting safeguarding. Applicants should have a relevant professional qualification and experience working with children and young people in a mental health setting. This position includes opportunities for innovation and career development within a supportive environment.