CAMHS RAFT Senior Mental Health Practitioner

• Complete joint and individual assessments for children, young people and families referred to the RAFT service.
• Develop and review care and treatment plans in collaboration with CAMHS professionals and partner agencies.
• Deliver short term evidence based interventions to meet the needs of young people and families.
• Undertake risk assessment and risk management planning for high risk presentations.
• Provide education, support and practical advice to children, young people, families and carers.
• Liaise closely with CAMHS colleagues, inpatient units, hospitals, schools, social care and voluntary services to ensure effective care pathways.
• Act as a point of contact for patients, carers and referrers, discussing referrals and signposting when appropriate.
• Participate in the shift rota, including extended hours, and provide daily coordination for the team when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust standards.
• Provide clinical supervision to Band 4 staff and contribute to ongoing team development.
• Support the collection of service data, audit information and evaluation materials to improve service delivery.

• Assess children, young people and families referred to the service and agree appropriate actions.
• Formulate treatment plans and support CAMHS professionals to deliver agreed interventions.
• Reassess and adapt treatment plans as needed based on clinical progress.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans for young people displaying high risk behaviours.
• Deliver brief, goal focussed interventions using evidence based approaches.
• Work collaboratively with Tier 3 CAMHS, hospitals, inpatient units, eating disorder services and transition teams.

• Work closely with education settings, social care, local authority teams and voluntary agencies.
• Build strong professional networks to support effective communication and coordinated care.
• Offer advice and support to referrers and non specialist colleagues.

• Coordinate team activity during shifts to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Provide clinical supervision to Band 4 staff.
• Contribute to team meetings, handovers and service development activities.

• Maintain accurate electronic records on RIO in accordance with Trust policy.
• Support service evaluation through data collection, audit and review.

• Work within legal and professional frameworks including the Children Act, Mental Health Act, safeguarding procedures and Trust policies.
• Participate in required training, supervision and continuing professional development.
• Carry out duties as required by the Operational Service Manager.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Essential

• Qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or equivalent field.
• Advanced training in and/or substantial experience in the use of behaviour and or evidence-based interventions with children and families.
• Evidence of previous and ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification in CBT / Counselling / Dialectical Behaviour Therapy / behaviour modification / social skills or group therapy.

Essential

• Significant post-qualifying experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Previous experience in a CAMH service which preferably includes liaising with and giving advice to referrers and clients at the point of entry to a service.

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders in children and young people, and their impact on both the client group and their families/carers.
• Knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based treatment/therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and risk management planning with high-risk young people.
• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.