Mental Health Practitioner/Therapist
Salary: up to £46,178 per annum
Permanent: Full Time, 40 hours per week (p/t, term time may be considered)
Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic services to children and young people residing at Spring Hill School, using assessment, intervention and care planning.
- Consult and train residential and educational staff and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Supervise, where appropriate, other mental health practitioners, healthcare students and therapy assistants.
- Develop and implement evidence‑based treatment plans and ensure continuity of care across the educational setting.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Qualified therapist or mental health practitioner registered with a relevant professional body.
- Experience working in CAMHS or a comparable mental health provision.
- Strong team player with excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
- Experience in an educational setting and with looked‑after children are beneficial.
Benefits
- Full support from a multidisciplinary team.
- Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
- Developmental and research opportunities.
- Internal and external training on new initiatives.
Person Specification
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward‑thinking practitioner to join a friendly team committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and service users. Successful candidates must meet the specification to be offered the post.
Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an enhanced DBS check.
