Senior Mental Health Practitioner

• To direct and oversee the day to day delivery of clinical services provided by the Crisis Intervention/Home Treatment service which is inclusive of the Paediatric Liaison Service and the management of the CAMHS 136 Suite.
• Ensuring that the Service Manager/Clinical Lead is fully cognisant of significant day to day issues through effective and proactive agreed communication.
• To contribute to the clinical management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which will be delivered mainly in the home or community setting.
• To support care co-ordination within the Tier 3 teams and attends relevant team meetings on behalf of the CIHTT and ensures that issues/discussions are fed back to the wider team.

• Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives?
• Are you skilled in working with children and young people with mental health needs at point of crisis?
• Do you believe in a patient focused approach to care pathway development?
• Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary team?
• Are you looking for opportunities for career development and progression?

Essential

• NMC Registration or other relevant professional registration body
• Proven post qualification experience
• Experience of working with children and young people with mental Health problems
• CAMHS experience

Desirable

• Post Basic Courses / Study Days
• Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments and make decisions about ways to positively manage risk.
• Ability to work flexibly in response to the developing needs of the service.
• Ability to work as a team member, supporting junior staff and providing excellent quality of care.