CAMHS Practitioner Training in Systemic Family Practice

You will hold a caseload of patients with varying levels of complexity, demonstrating awareness of how moderate to severe mental health difficulties affect children and young people. You will work with experienced clinicians and provide assessment and intervention to CYPs to promote mental health recovery.

You will undertake risk assessments and risk management of individuals presenting with vulnerability, self-harm and/or physical, sexual or emotional harm to themselves or others. You will need to manage and respond to the distress of others and access additional support and advice when needed.

You will work closely with other members of MDTs and liaise with partnership agencies supporting interventions that are evidence based and meet the needs of the young person. You will work with autonomy and initiative within the limits of your knowledge, experience and professional training, attending clinical and management supervision, and working collaboratively as part of the wider MDT.

For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.