Primary Mental Health Practitioner CAMHS
Powys Teaching Health Board
Newtown/Brecon, LD3 7NS
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the PMH team in CAMHS, Powys, Newtown. You will be working in an innovative team to be able to increase your...
Provide a psychologically-minded service to referred individuals with common mental health problems, stable severe mental health conditions, emotional distress and/or behavioural difficulties that is comprehensive, accessible, responsive, age and ability inclusive, and that focuses on recovery and outcomes. Ensure the service user receives a full part one mental health assessment, with a clear formulation as direction for the intervention to be undertaken. This will be a significant part of the role.
Work in partnership with individuals and others to ascertain the mental health, wellbeing and social needs of referred individuals.
Work collaboratively with individuals and others to co-produce a sharedunderstanding of the individual's needs (the formulation), and to jointly develop a plan on the basis of this. The formulation should take-into-account biological / physical, social and psychological factors, and the preferred lifestyle and aspirations of the individual.
Provide service user centred care by negotiating achievable and meaningful goals. Ensure formulation at assessment stage is clear and robust for practitioners to then follow what intervention is required which may include group work.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Relevant registration
Essential
- Experience of working with children young people and families
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Live Registration with a professional body (Social Work/OT/Psychology) Additional Training in: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and/or; Family Therapy and/or; Psychotherapy and/or; Psychosocial Interventions and/or; Counselling and/or; Group Therapies and/or; Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and/or; Teaching/Training Post graduate qualification in a related therapy or significant relevant experience equivalent to formal qualification Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Professional qualifications and skills must complement the multi-disciplinary and skill mix of the Team Knowledge of Safeguarding legislation and procedures for children, young people and vulnerable adults Understanding of and a commitment to values underpinning the provision of mental health and wellbeing services in primary care
- Post registration therapeutic skills development
- Experience of working with young people and common presenting mild to moderate mental health problems
- An awareness of the legislation underpinning service provision
Desirable
- Evidence of further psychological training in this field (CAMHS)
- Experience of delivering therapeutic and skills groups to young people and parents, both online and face to face
Triage experience
Essential
- Experience of working within triage system
Abilities & Aptitude
Essential
- Capacity to apply psychological approaches in a way that is congruent with the primary care culture Able to formulate clearly as to why things are the way they are and provide recommendations to support change Ability to adapt approach according to individuals' needs, values, capacities, social context and resources in order to practice in an age and ability inclusive way Ability to undertake clinical risk assessment Ability to develop and maintain good therapeutic relationships with clients Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work under pressure Ability to work crossculturally Ability to provide information, guidance and advice about mental health issues to service users, carers and primary care providers
- Ability to liaise and network with a wide range of organisations and members of the public Basis IT skills, including word processing and database packages Ability to use outcome measures for both clinical and audit purpose
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh is desirable, (if the successful applicant wishes to develop an understanding of the language the post holder will be supported through the personal development plan process)
Values/Other
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Ability to work under pressure Ability to be selfreflective Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Willingness to provide support, education, guidance to the carers and family members
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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