Mental Health Practitioner-CAMHS

HIOW Healthcare; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Eastleigh is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to work with children and young people with complex health needs. The role involves developing and implementing care and recovery plans, providing clinical supervision, and mentoring students. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of relevant clinical interventions and work closely with families and partner agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of those in care. This is a part-time position of 22.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of clinical interventions relevant to the care group.
• Assess, plan and implement care for children and young people.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans and recovery plans for children and young people.
• Work closely with families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Promote safety and well-being of children and young people.

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.