Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated CAMHS Clinical Specialist who is keen to work mainly with children and adolescents in care or who have been adopted and with their carers/parents.
The successful candidate will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team which puts an emphasis on offering treatment and interventions. The team is made up of Child Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Mental Health nurses, Drama therapist, Art psychotherapist, Play therapist, and Psychiatry input.
The post-holder will undertake comprehensive CAMHS assessments of children and young people up to age 18 and make recommendations for treatment. They will have a therapeutic caseload, offering therapy to children in care or adopted children with complex needs, including experiences of trauma connected to histories of maltreatment and attachment difficulties.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking comprehensive CAMHS assessments and making recommendations for treatment
- Providing therapy to children and young people with complex needs
- Working with parents and carers to offer support and guidance
- Managing day-to-day clinical risks and advising team members on courses of action
- Ensuring that team members follow systems of safe practice and adhere to operational policies
The trust offers a range of benefits, including:
- Generous pay, pensions, and leave
- Flexible working and part-time working
- Career development opportunities
- Car lease scheme
- Keyworker housing
- NHS discounts
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants