Youth Mental Health Therapist - Residential CAMHS

The Cambian Group; Torquay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist services provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Mental Health Practitioner to deliver therapeutic services to children and young people. The role involves assessing needs, consulting staff, and providing training within community residential settings. Ideal candidates should be registered with a relevant professional body and possess excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. The position offers a chance to impact lives positively and involves supervising other practitioners and trainees.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Variety of staff benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Practitioner.
• Experience working in CAMHS settings, especially with Looked After Children's services.
• Beneficial: Previous experience with children & adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services by assessing and identifying needs.
• Consult and train Residential and Care staff.
• Supervise Mental Health Practitioners, Trainees, Students, and Assistants.
• Conduct specialist assessments of children and young people.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Registered with relevant professional organisation (HCPC, NMC)

Job description

A leading specialist services provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Mental Health Practitioner to deliver therapeutic services to children and young people. The role involves assessing needs, consulting staff, and providing training within community residential settings. Ideal candidates should be registered with a relevant professional body and possess excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. The position offers a chance to impact lives positively and involves supervising other practitioners and trainees.