Mental Health Practitioner-CAMHS

HIOW Healthcare; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Eastleigh is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to support children and young people with complex health needs. The successful candidate will develop care and recovery plans, work collaboratively with families and agencies, and provide clinical supervision. This role requires dedication to promoting safety and well-being and addressing the specific needs of the care group. This part-time position involves 22.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical interventions relevant to the care group.
• Experience in developing care plans and recovery plans.
• Ability to assess, plan, and implement care.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with children and young people in care.
• Promote safety and well-being of children and families.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and students.

Job description

The role of Mental Health Practitioner is to work in partnership with children and young people in the designated care group with complex health presentations, developing their care plans and recovery plans to enable them to lead fulfilling lives. This role if for 22.5 hours per week.

They will demonstrate an understanding of clinical interventions relevant the care group to include education, care plans and discharge planning, working closely with carers, families and partner agencies to facilitate this.

The post holder will work at all times to promote the safety and the well being of children and young people and their families/carers. The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist advice and interventions. They will provide clinical supervision to staff and students and act as a mentor for students.