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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled practitioner to join and expand our dynamic, friendly and diverse multi-disciplinary team. This is a real chance to be part of the CAMHS transformation long-term plan.
Full‑time Band 6 CAMHS practitioner post in Stockport CAMHS.
Responsibilities
* Ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to the Tier 3 service.
* Provide access to a range of quality psychotherapeutic interventions in accordance with individual assessed need, including assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of a variety of therapeutic approaches, either alone or as a member of the MDT.
* Work as a co‑therapist where appropriate with other members of the MDT.
* Be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake case management responsibilities within the caseload.
* Identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others in line with Pennine Care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.
* Undertake liaison and joint work with other professionals outside of the MDT.
* Routinely monitor effectiveness of clinical work by use of Routine Outcome Measures (ROM) and where outcomes are not improving for children and families to engage in clinical review via peer review meetings and supervision.
* Take part in the CAMHS emergency duty rota to provide urgent mental health assessment of children including those admitted following self‑harm and in line with Pennine Care protocols.
We provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester – Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Equal Opportunities
All individuals irrespective of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
For further details or informal visits contact: Cathy Wainwright, Senior Mental Health Practitioner – Email: cathy.wainwright@nhs.net, Telephone: 0161 716 5868.
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