Mental Health Practitioner – CAMHS
Location:Weston-super-Mare (NHS)
Hours:Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Rate:£27 Ltd / £21.71 PAYE (excluding holiday pay)
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Practitioner to join a CAMHS team based within the NHS in Weston-super-Mare.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
* Manage your own caseload from referral through to discharge.
* Conduct specialist urgent assessments, including those related to deliberate self-harm.
* Work collaboratively with children, young people, and their families to promote engagement in care planning and service evaluation.
* Liaise and work jointly with professionals from other agencies.
* Participate in joint work with other CAMHS specialists as agreed with the service manager.
* Maintain effective communication with referrers and guide them to appropriate resources.
* Attend CAMHS meetings and case discussions as required.
* Work closely within a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team.
Essential Experience & Knowledge:
* Significant experience working within a CAMHS team.
* Proven delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents.
* Strong background in risk assessment and management, including working with suicidal individuals.
* Experience in multi-disciplinary team environments.
* Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health.
* Familiarity with national and local guidelines for public sector services for children and families.
* Understanding of safeguarding frameworks, including Child Protection and Child in Need.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Children Act.
* Commitment to maintaining professional registration and standards of practice.
Why Choose Service Care Solutions?
* Dedicated one-to-one support throughout your placement.
* Competitive rates and weekly payroll.
* Access to training and development opportunities.
* Referral bonuses and candidate incentives.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please send your CV toandrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr