Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a mental health practitioner skilled and experienced with children, young people and families to take on the role of Band 7 CAMHS Primary Mental Health Specialist located in the Local Authority South Bristol Social Care Team.
As a fully registered CAMHS Specialist in this team you will show excellent clinical, therapeutic, and communication skills with the Family Help team. You will facilitate and provide mental health assessments of children and young people open to the team and you will lead multi agency meetings and consultations with frontline Family Help staff. You will engage in direct therapeutic work with children and carers/parents and will self-manage a caseload. You will design and deliver presentations and training events for other professionals and carers/parents as required.
If you are keen to improve the outcomes for children and families who are participating in support from our Local Authority South Bristol Social Care team and you meet the application criteria, we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
Assess the mental health, emotional and psychological needs of children and young people who are involved with the Family Help team.
Provide consultation and training to Family Help team.
To be a link and a bridge between CAMHS and Family Help team.
Providing referral guidance, signposting and consultation.
Providing mental health training to the Family Help team.
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