CAMHS Practitioner

There isan exciting opportunity for a band 6 professional registeredclinician to join an expanding team working within CAMHS Early Help Pathwayworking with Children, Young people and families to work as a CAMHS Early Help Practitioner. This role will be joining an already established team withinCAMHS service supporting provision of early intervention services within CAMHSearly help working with Families and young people providing assessments andtargeted, short term interventions up to 8 sessions within the I-THRIVE modeland the focus will be on early intervention.

The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional,psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drivefor early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contactservices can support children and young people with mental health problems. Inline with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children andyoung people in the community.

This role will include some consultationaspects to the role and contribute to the CAMHS advice line as part ofthe continued provision of Mental health services for Child, Young people and families.

This will be based on a hybrid model of working with access tooffice/ clinical space as well as some ability to work remotely.

This rolewill require a professional registration.

Work as part of the locality facing early helppathway to work with children & young people who may present with emergingmental health difficulties.

Deliver evidence based, targeted interventions (1-1 & group) in a timely manner implementing Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) effectively.

Provide assessments in a timely manner.

RepresentCAMHS in multi-agency meetings to have oversight of mental health element of amulti-agency plan around a child.

Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools & community services froma portfolio of available CAMHS training

Maintainstandards of care to highest level within available resources.

Actively participate in line management with senior & junior members ofstaff.

Liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways across the city

Develop & maintain relationships with providers statutory & non-statutory

Maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times.

Communicate clearly with children & young people, their families & all other healthprofessional groups about their health problems.

This rolemay not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeingof children and young people with a drive for early intervention, enablingcultural change in the way first contact services can support children andyoung people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mindstrategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience,prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community.

Thepost holder will work with the CAMHS liaison practitioners to support children and young people where there is concern about emerging mental…