Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Hello My Name is Charlotte Jones, I am Team Manager for Wakefield CAMHS ReACH Team. We are looking for Band 5 Clinicians (RN/SW/OT) to join our ReACH (Crisis) Team. If you looking to make a real difference and keep children/young people at the heart of what you do then a career with us may be just for you.

CAMHS ReACH Team is a developing service within Wakefield which aims to support young people, their families and carers during periods of crisis. We provide support across a range of settings including hospitals, homes, schools and clinics. The team provides 365 day a year cover working long days 8am-8pm on a shift basis.

We encourage applicants who have experience of working with children/young people with emotional and mental health needs, and experience of practicing in a flexible and adaptable manner.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

You will manage your own caseload, providing high quality care appropriate to the young persons needs which will include risk assessment and management.

You will triage new assessments coming into the team and be responsible for taking calls from young people and families presenting in crisis.

You will need to develop strong working relationships with professionals across the district; therefore excellent communication/engagement skills are essential.

A commitment to improving service delivery and developing new ways of supporting young people and families experiences is crucial to work within the wider CAMHS Team.

This is a fast paced role and requires a can do attitude towards tasks.

The team offer outreach to those that are difficult to engage, providing intensive support to meet identified need contributing to a reduction in admissions to inpatient provision.

If you would like to be part of the developing ReACH Team we would love to hear from you!

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we are run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of Specialist CAMHS.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of children, young people and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.

To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which childrens mental health care is delivered e.g. Children Act, Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach.

To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory bodies.

Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Professional

Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of children and young people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

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