Therapeutic Mental Health Practitioner - Calderdale Open Minds (CAMHS)
Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified professional to join the Northpoint Wellbeing Open Minds CAMHS team as a therapeutic mental health practitioner and deliver evidence based interventions to children, young people and families from across Calderdale.
The service has built an excellent reputation for providing accessible, helpful and effective support. We work across community settings and strive to place the young person at the centre of the decisions that are made about their care.
We have 2 full-time posts available - applications for candidates with availability to work 28 hours or more will be considered. Both posts are initially funded for 12 months from the start date, with possible continuation funding after a year.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will bring experience of delivering interventions to young people experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.
We are looking for individuals who are client-focused in their approach and who can use their skills creatively and flexibly in a demanding environment.
The main duties of the post are:
Assess the strengths and needs of children, young people and their carers/family.
Support CYP & families to access community based services and self-help resources.
Deliver short-term, evidence-based treatment which involves working with service users to help them identify their goals, measure progress, and celebrate success.
Work alongside/provide support to partner agencies, including schools, specialist CAMHS, third sector providers, statutory agencies, and universal services.
About us
Open Minds (CAMHS) is delivered in partnership between Northpoint Wellbeing and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We work as part of the wider Open Minds Partnership – a network of statutory and voluntary organisations delivering mental health and emotional wellbeing services for children and young people.
The postholders will be employed by and based within Northpoint Wellbeing, a local charity that provides a range of accessible therapeutic services.
We believe that timely access to appropriate support, particularly talking therapies, is an effective way of promoting emotional wellbeing and relieving mental distress, for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Date posted
23 December 2021
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£33,430 to £38,440 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
B0173-21-6066
Job locations
9 Clare Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 2HX
Employer details
Employer name
Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd
Address
9 Clare Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 2HX
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