Band 6- CAHMS Practitioner
Band 6- CAHMS Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Practitioner to join a schoolbased setting in Telford UK. This is a contract role with the potential for extension offering an excellent opportunity to provide early intervention and mental health support to young people within an educational environment.
As a CAMHS Practitioner you will play a key role in delivering evidencebased mental health interventions assessing students emotional wellbeing and ensuring timely support for those experiencing psychological difficulties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct mental health assessments for children and young people presenting with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
- Provide therapeutic interventions including CBTbased techniques and psychoeducation tailored to individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers pastoral teams and external mental health professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
- Develop individual care plans ensuring appropriate referrals and signposting to external services when necessary.
- Offer early intervention strategies to prevent escalation of mental health difficulties.
- Support and advise parents carers and school staff on managing students mental wellbeing effectively.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with NHS/CAMHS guidelines and safeguarding policies.
- Participate in multiagency meetings to coordinate care and intervention strategies.
This is a contract role with the potential for extension.
Enhanced DBS check required.
The role is based within a school setting in Telford and may require some travel.
Requirements
Professional registration with a relevant body (e.g. NMC HCPC BACP UKCP.
Experience working in CAMHS NHS or similar mental health services.
Strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health conditions.
Experience delivering mental health interventions in educational or clinical settings.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk management strategies.
Excellent communication assessment and reportwriting skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
Competitive contract rate with the possibility of extension.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young peoples mental health.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
