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Job description

The post holder is a senior member of specialist community based CAMHS SHSCT and will be responsible for the delivery of key parts of CAMHS provision, namely Liaison Service including Out of Hours, Assessment Team and have clinical work of their own caseload of children and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties. The post holder will have a high level of skills, knowledge and competencies to provide assessments, planning, and interventions to children and young people within best practice guidelines. The post holder will work in linking, supporting and integrating across CAMHS in meeting the needs of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner, taking lead responsibility for clinical work and case management.
• Prioritise and appropriately manage a clinical caseload, under the direction and supervision of their Line Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Four years post qualifying experience of which at least two must be at a senior CAMHS Band 7 level or above within Mental Health Services or CAMHS.
• Possess a proven track record of people management and governance.