Specialist CAMHS Practitioner E&B

Job summary

Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist / Creative Therapist/ Family & Systemic Psychotherapist / Psychotherapist, Mental Health Nurse

This post will provide a specialist service within CAMHS to young people and their families within the Emotional and Behavioural (E&B) Team. The post holder will be expected to conduct specialist CAMHS assessment and offer treatment (both individual and group) for young people aged 6-18 presenting with a range of mental health difficulties.


The post holder will directly contribute to the positive working environment within the multi-disciplinary team. The role includes work with the wider network, being part of the duty system and supervisory responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

The E&B team works with young people across the age range with a wide range of presentations from moderate to severe mental illness, including those who have experienced trauma and abuse and those presenting with suicidality and self-harm. The E&B teams are composed of a mix of disciplines including Clinical Psychology, Systemic Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing, Creative Therapy and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. There is a broad range of therapy groups offered and the post holder would be supported and encouraged to develop skills in group work, alongside individual clinical work.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants who have experience and appreciation of some of the richness and complexities of working inter-culturally are welcomed. Newham CAMHS is a service committed to working with community partners and addressing inequalities. This post is part of a comprehensive Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, within the East London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be part of a stimulating and supportive multidisciplinary team. There is a strong commitment to clinical supervision and professional development within CAMHS and the wider NHS Foundation Trust including many learning and teaching opportunities.

Please also see attached a full job description which includes details related to the key responsibilities and the key essential and desirable qualities we will be reviewing candidates against for interview.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential
oDegree level study or equivalent / Further post degree qualification including - Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Creative Therapies, Family & Systemic Psychotherapy,
oCurrent Registration with appropriate professional body

Desirable
oQualifications/ training in specialist skills e.g. systemic therapies, neuropsychology, MBT training, ADOS training, trauma therapies

Experience

Essential
oPrevious experience of working in CAMHS
oExperience of working with a wide range of CAMHS presentations
oExperience of care planning
oExperience of working in a culturally diverse Inner city area
oExperience of working in a multi- disciplinary way Experience in crisis work

Desirable
oExperience of working with Young People known to Children and Social Care, or having worked in Youth Centres.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential
oEvidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
oSkilled in emergency and crisis assessments
oSpecialist clinical skills within specific therapeutic modalities
oAble to manage own time and caseload
oExcellent verbal and written communication skills Evidence of ability to support others
oAble to work effectively across organisational boundaries
oGood knowledge of theories on intersectionality
oSelf-reflexivity: ability to reflect how identities and cultures impact work and working relationships and young people's engagement.
oAble to manage inter agency working
oGood IT & computer skills

Desirable
oTeaching skills, both in clinical setting and education centres
oEvidence of ability to lead and influence others

Other

Essential
oA high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
oAwareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
oSpecific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
oIn depth knowledge of CAMHS issues including assessment and interventions
oKnowledge of The Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and associated legislation
oKnowledge of specific inner city issues which impact of care delivery
oKnowledge of the Children's Act and other appropriate legislation
oKnowledge of standard setting and audit implementation
oAn awareness of different research methods A working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines