Youth ACD Facilitator & Co-Designer (CAMHS)

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS mental health provider in Greater London seeks an ACD Facilitator to support young people previously detained under the Mental Health Act. This role involves developing practices for Advance Choice Documents (ACDs), ensuring that the preferences and voices of service users are central to their care planning. Candidates should have experience in mental health settings and a professional background in relevant health disciplines. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children and adolescents in mental health settings.
• Sound knowledge of child-care and mental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of evidence-based, co-produced best practice for ACDs in mental health services.
• Work directly with CAMHS service users and carers.
• Deliver awareness-raising activities and staff training.
• Monitor and evaluate the suitability of ACD content in collaboration with service users.

Skills

Working with children and adolescents

Knowledge of mental health legislation

Occupational Therapy

Social work

Nursing

Education

Professional background in social work, nursing, psychology, psychotherapy, or occupational therapy

Job description

A leading NHS mental health provider in Greater London seeks an ACD Facilitator to support young people previously detained under the Mental Health Act. This role involves developing practices for Advance Choice Documents (ACDs), ensuring that the preferences and voices of service users are central to their care planning. Candidates should have experience in mental health settings and a professional background in relevant health disciplines. Opportunities for professional growth are available.