As a B6 MHP, you will hold a professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or any other discipline that is registered by a recognised regulatory body. You will work as part of a CAMHS multidisciplinary community team, providing assessment and treatment to children experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. You will be expected to contribute to the formulation and care planning for children and families and take the lead for cases that require complex multi-agency involvement.
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
Main duties of the job
This is a key and fast-paced role in a busy community CAMHS team. The post holder will be required to undertake initial assessments for children and young people referred into the service, ensuring safeguarding, risk management and care planning are implemented to the highest standard, and at all times that the service offers effective patient-centred care. You will be expected to hold a diverse case load of young people with complex emotional needs which requires significant attention to detail particularly around risk management in the community, thus coordinating and working with external agencies such as social care and education.
You will have the opportunity to co-facilitate groups and treatment alongside multidisciplinary team colleagues to offer evidenced based care.
Job responsibilities
1. Initial assessment
2. Ongoing direct intervention
3. Participating in multi-disciplinary case formulation
4. Participating in delivering group interventions
5. Representing CAMHS in professional forums and in complex networks
6. Working within the legal and policy frameworks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy or Nursing/Social Work
* Evidence of post qualification study
* Registration with the HCPC/NMC/Social Work England
* Training in the use of standardised assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* Past experience as a qualified mental health practitioner
* Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
* Experience of both group and individual work
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Experience of supervising staff or students
* Experience as a Care Coordinator
* CAMHS Experience or crisis care experience
* Experience of multi-agency work
Employer details
Employer name: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: 72 Stockbridge Road, Chichester, PO19 8QJ
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