CAMHS Practitioner

☞ Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Update day: 25-05-2024

Location: Bangor Wales

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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Job OverviewWe are looking to recruit to a B6 CAMHS Practitioner vacancy in the CAMHS Early Intervention and Prevention Service (EIPS) in Gwynedd and Mon. This is an exciting opportunity to join the CAMHS EIP’Service which is currently in a period of development and transformation.Our aim is to deliver high quality services to children, young people, families/carers and professionals, with the focus of promoting early intervention and prevention of mental health difficulties. If you are compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated and have a commitment to quality in service delivery.Main duties of the jobTo provide assessment and intervention and / or specific evidence based therapies to children and young people with mental health problems and significant mental health disorders. Provide consultation and support to front line professionals in understanding and supporting children / young people and families through providing training, advice and direction in addition to the delivery of early intervention programmes.Working for our organisationIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor further information please refer to job description and person specification.Welsh Language Skills Are Essential For This Post.Person specificationQualifications And/or KnowledgeEssential criteria
  • Relevant professional Qualification and Registration
  • Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. This includes registered mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, practising psychologist.
  • Post grad diploma or relevant knowledge, training and experience in the specialist field acquired through specialist training and on the job experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of mental health problems and disorders
  • Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families
  • Understanding of relevant therapeutic approaches
  • Knowledge and appreciation of national policies
Desirable criteria
  • Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
  • Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. EMDR
  • Formal qualification in a relevant field e.g. Child Development, Mental Health etc
  • Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working
  • Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS
ExperienceEssential criteria
  • Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS
  • Previous specialist CAMHS experience
Aptitude And AbilitiesEssential criteria
  • Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
  • Able to collate and interpret information to devise care plans
  • Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation
  • Good organisational skills
  • Effective time management
  • Team Player
  • Able to relate to children, young people and adults effectively
  • Welsh speaker
  • Able to relate well to other professionals
Desirable criteria
  • Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
  • Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
ValuesEssential Criteria
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Personable and amiable
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Assertive
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Confident
  • Approachable
OtherEssential criteria
  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Basic IT skills use of e-mails, basic word processing
  • Aware of professional issues
  • Professionally accountable
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Deadline: 09-07-2024

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