Direct Medics are working in partnership with NHS Cheshire Wirral Trust to recruit a Children and Young People Mental Health Practitioner, based in Chester, full time, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
As a key member of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), you will:
* Promote positive mental well-being and mental health for children and young people.
* Assess, deliver, and evaluate the mental health needs of children and young people accepted into the service.
* Provide specialist mental health assessments for young people with complex needs, including those admitted to paediatric wards following self-injury.
* Collaborate with children, parents, carers, and team members to create tailored treatment plans, incorporating a range of therapeutic approaches.
* Contribute to preventative service delivery by offering consultations, expert advice to professionals, and participating in training programmes.
* Work both autonomously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team, making decisions about accepting, prioritising, and assessing referrals to the service.
* Support the development of the CYPMHS team to meet its growing service needs.
Requirements
* Professional qualification in Social Work or Mental Health Nursing or Allied Health Profession.
* Professional registration with a recognised national body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England).
* Post-qualification continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to the core profession.
* Demonstrable knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, Family Therapy)
* Significant post-qualification experience in CYPMHS or a related child mental health field.
Benefits
* £250 New Start Bonus*
* £100 Towards Professional Registration Fee! *
* FREE Manual Handling Training*
* FREE Basic Life Support Training*
* FREE Locum Registration and Clearance
* FREE Fitness to Work Certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
* FREE Uniforms
* FREE Online Training
* Relocation Assistance*
* Up to £1000 –for each referral who successfully registers and works with Direct Medics!*
* Mileage paid at Trust rates
* Dedicated Consultant to help develop both you & your career
*T&C's Apply
Salary from: £37,338 - £44,962
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