Overview
In this role you will contribute to high-quality CAMHS care for children and young people within SET CAMHS, operating in a Thrive-based framework. You will work in an MDT to assess and deliver evidence-based interventions, supervise next to senior leadership, and support colleagues through teaching and case guidance. The position emphasizes developing innovative strategies to help families and coordinate care across services. This is a people-focused, impact-oriented role in a supportive, cross-disciplinary environment.
Pay / Benefits
- High Cost Area Supplement
- comprehensive induction for new starters
- probationary period
- opportunities for learning, development and progression
Responsibilities
- Deliver a range of individual therapies within the Thrive Model and NICE guidance
- Supervise and support colleagues, including mentoring and MDT case discussions
- Manage a personal caseload while contributing to wider clinical team interventions
- Contribute to implementation of Thrive modalities through teaching and supervision
- Support neurodevelopmental presentations and co-morbid mental health issues with adapted interventions
- Provide or facilitate group and individual therapies with evidence-based approaches
- Engage in service development to improve access and outcomes for children and young people
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local authorities to plan care pathways
Key requirements
- Experience delivering interventions within child and adolescent mental health
- Understanding of neurodevelopmental presentations and co-morbidities
- Knowledge of CBT, Family/Systemic, DBT or other counselling approaches (desirable)
- Experience supervising or managing others (desirable)
- Ability to work within a Thrive-model framework and MDT settings
- collaboration
- leadership potential
- training and mentoring ability
- CBT
- Family/Systemic therapy
- DBT
SET CAMHS Senior Practitioner in Basildon employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
