CAMHS PractitionerNHS
Job summary
We are seeking a Band 5 CAMHS Practitioner to join the Getting Help Pathway within Rotherham CAMHS. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will support children and young people experiencing emotional and mental health needs through timely triage, brief assessment and evidence-based interventions. The role includes managing and prioritising a caseload, assessing and responding to risk, maintaining accurate clinical records, delivering workshops and working collaboratively with families, education, social care and other professionals to promote positive outcomes. Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families.
- Be part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary CAMHS team.
- Access excellent training, development and preceptorship opportunities.
- Contribute to innovative, evidence-based mental health care across Rotherham.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake triage, brief assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties.
- Manage and prioritise a caseload, ensuring timely responses in line with clinical need and service standards.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to young people, families, carers and professionals
- Assess and respond to risk, including self-harm and suicidal ideation, seeking senior support and supervision when required.
- Deliver psychoeducational groups, workshops and training sessions for young people, parents and partner agencies.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside education, social care and other partner organisations.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes and promote the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.
- Maintain accurate, high-quality electronic clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
- Participate in clinical, managerial and safeguarding supervision, team meetings and service development activities.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, mandatory training and quality improvement initiatives.
Job description
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: