CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner

CAMHS professionals deal with a wide range of emotional and mental health problems.

Many children and young people are troubled by emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges and needs. The role of the CAMHS professional includes assessment, formulation, treatment, coordination, advice and guidance giving, care planning and risk assessment and support.

Central to all roles working with children is safeguarding and system liaison and coordination.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a keenness and ability to integrate your current skills and apply them in this context. Important qualities are excellent communication skills, working co-operatively and thinking creatively. The post holder will have a core profession and relevant accreditation/registration with a professional body.

Our CAMHS Service is a multi-disciplinary team of Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, psychologists, specialist nurses, systemic child psychotherapists, play therapists, drama therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and support workers.

Our team is passionate in their aim to work with children, young people and their families to develop creative solutions and improve their mental health difficulties.

The BCHFT CAMHS Service currently operates across 4 geographical areas (Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall) with contracts in each area.

Each of the teams have a specialist learning disability team dedicated to children and young people with a moderate to severe learning disability and specialist Children and Young People in Care Teams.