CAMHS Practitioner
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
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Job summary
An exciting time to join Wigan CAMHS as we continue to strive to meet the needs of the CYPs of Wigan.
We have a fantastic team that has an opening for a BAND 5 CAMHS Practitioner. A role that will be supported by our Team Managers, and Senior CAMHS Practitioners. A role that will allow you to make a real difference to young people and their families within Wigan.
The opportunity to work within our new Model of care that allows timely access to treatment, at the right time and at the right place supported by a truly multi disciplinary team.
As a CAMHS Practitioner, the post holder will provide high standards of evidence based client centred care to children and young people who have mental health difficulties within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within Wigan CAMHS. The post holder will be expected to be proactively engaging our young people and their families in order to promote positive relationships.
The post holder will be required to work 37.5 hours a week which is 9-5 Monday to Friday, however some occasional evening/weekend working may be requested depending on requirements of the role. The role will also be supportive of flexible working requests.
Working within the team alongside our talented therapists, caring case managers and super support workers the task would be to get involved in our group programmes but also look at other groups with both our young people but also their families.
- 1. To hold a caseload of assessments, treatment upon a conceptual framework and employing research-based evidence.
- 2. To provide direct therapeutic interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, young people and families referred into the service.
- 3. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Date posted
09 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
437-5935254
Job locations
Wigan CAMHS
Manchester Road CAMHS
Wigan CAMHS
WN2 2JA
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Wigan CAMHS
Manchester Road CAMHS
Wigan CAMHS
WN2 2JA
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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