Overview
Bedfordshire CAMHS Adolescent Mental Health Team (AMHT) is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7) for a fixed-term position of 6 months, 37.5 hours per week. The post is based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, with some travel to facilitate outreach support at home or other CAMHS/multi-agency sites.
Responsibilities
* Undertake therapeutic intervention in accordance with professional background and training.
* Caseload management and care co-ordination.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; every case has a minimum of two practitioners working together.
* Engage in multi-agency collaboration and liaise with the network around the child/young person and their family/carers.
* Contribute to flexible clinic-based and assertive outreach interventions; focus on therapeutic engagement, strengths-based practice, and liaison with partner organisations.
* Participate in regular clinical and management supervision; opportunities to attend CPD sessions and weekly clinical discussions with the team.
* Support staff well-being and flexible working patterns within the team structure.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7) with experience in CAMHS Adolescent Mental Health Team (AMHT) settings or multi-disciplinary teams.
* Ability to provide therapeutic intervention and manage a caseload with complex needs.
* Interest in multi-agency collaboration and working with families/carers.
* Willingness to travel for outreach work; some travel to CAMHS/multi-agency sites is required.
* Commitment to team-based working and maintaining engaging client relationships; alignment with values of care, respect, and inclusivity.
Additional Information
The team offers: regular supervision, access to CPD, and a clinically led environment with opportunities for professional development. Location is accessible by car and rail, with on-site parking where available; some clinic-based and outreach work is expected. Advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.
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