Job summary
Employer heading
CAMHS Practitioner - Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services
‘We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’
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PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.
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Job overview
CAMHS Practitioner - Band 6
Think family outreach team is part of an exciting piolet project to develop an enhanced day provision for children, young people and their families within the crisis pathway
The post holder will work as part of the Think Family Outreach Team (TFOT) with the aim to support children, young people and their families who are in emotional distress and either at risk of requiring crisis intervention from Crisis and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) or Acute Hospital Settings. The clinical offer is tailored to suit each individual young person/family's needs and focus on empowerment and skills
The post holder will provide clinical assistance and support within a team in the delivery of a range of Psychoeducation interventions to support the crisis management and recovery.
As a registered clinician You will also be providing telephone support and advise to Children and Young people up to 18 years’ old and their families/Carers calling 111 option two/Crisis line seeking urgent help for their mental health. The post holder will provide initial triage as well as information, support, signposting and advice about managing mental health.
The team has a range of experience and qualifications and consists of band 3 and 4 support workers, qualified professionals, and a team lead
The interventions and treatments offered will be individual tailored to suit each young person’s and family’s unique needs as well as group sessions.
Main duties of the job
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Working for our organisation
The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Relevant Professional qualification, e.g., social worker, nurse, occupational therapist,
- Current Registration with relevant professional body. Significant experience working with children and adolescents
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Excellent written communication skills
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to assess and manage risk
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience in mental health
- Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management
OTHER
Essential criteria
- Able to travel independently
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Terri Lewis
- Job title
- team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07425418030
- Additional information
For more information please contact Team lead - Terri Lewis on 074725418030 or email [email protected]
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