CAMHS Practitioner

Band 7 CAMHS Practitioner Opportunity - Burton (NHS Contract)

Service Care Solutions is recruiting for an experienced Band 7 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic team on a temporary NHS contract in Burton.

Key Details:

• Rate of Pay: £31.00 per hour (LTD, paid via an umbrella).


• Contract Type: Temporary.


• Working Hours: 4 days per week, 9 AM - 5 PM.

About the Role:
The successful candidate will deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service for children and young people with serious and enduring mental health challenges.

This role involves managing a defined caseload and focusing on supporting children, young people, and their families with complex needs.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting specialist assessments for children and young people (CYP) referred to CAMHS.
  
  Assessments will utilise a range of tools including psychological and physical health self-reports, rating scales, outcome measures, structured observations, and interviews with clients, families, and relevant professionals.


• Delivering targeted interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).


• Coordinating care plans and working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure seamless care for CYP and families.


• Providing consultation, liaison, and advice to various agencies involved in the care of young people.


• Offering supervision to team members as agreed with the Team Lead.


• Participating actively in team and service development initiatives and evaluating outcomes.


• Taking a lead in the development of clinical services for young people accessing CAMHS, including consultations and program enhancements.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have demonstrable experience working with children and young people with complex mental health needs.


• Be an integral part of the MDT, ensuring coordinated and holistic care for service users.


• Display strong skills in inter-agency communication and multidisciplinary collaboration.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the NHS while contributing to the development and delivery of critical services for young people.

Interested?
If this sounds like the role for you, please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk