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Job Title: Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner – CAMHS Team (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)

Location: Exeter, UK

Salary: £31.00 per hour

Contract: Ongoing

Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Are you ready for an exciting new role as a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner within CAMHS in the vibrant city of Exeter? This ongoing opportunity offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people while working with a supportive and dynamic team at Atkinson Secure Children’s Home. With the flexibility of locum work and a competitive hourly rate, this is your opportunity to challenge and develop your skills.

Perks and benefits:

• Hourly Salary: Earn an impressive £31.00 per hour, giving you financial freedom and the flexibility to manage your schedule.
• Professional Growth: Locum work provides a unique chance to experience diverse clinical environments, enhancing your expertise and broadening your professional network.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule with just three working days per week, allowing you to maintain a perfect balance between your work and personal life.
• Career Development: Gain a wealth of experience that enhances your CV, making you a more competitive candidate in the future.

What you will do:

• Conduct specialist and urgent mental health assessments, including evaluating risk, self-harm, and crisis situations for children and young people.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individuals, groups, or families, using modalities such as CBT, DBT, and family therapy.
• Manage medium-to-high-risk caseloads, ensuring thorough safety and risk management plans are in place to secure the wellbeing of clients.
• Provide professional and clinical supervision to junior clinicians, trainees, or students, while deputising for team leaders or managers when required.
• Participate in and contribute to service improvements, governance, audits, and research projects to elevate the quality of care provided.
• Liaise and collaborate effectively with various services including schools, social services, primary care, and the voluntary sector, ensuring a coordinated approach to client care.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, maintaining professional registration and accurate clinical documentation.

Exeter, known for its captivating blend of history and modernity, offers an outstanding quality of life. With its beautiful countryside, vibrant community, and excellent facilities, it is an inspiring place to live and work. Whether you enjoy exploring historic landmarks, embracing cultural events, or indulging in the local culinary scene, Exeter has something for everyone. Join our team and become part of this charming city, where your contributions will be valued and your work-life balance can truly be achieved.

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