Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner - Weston-Super-Mare

Job overview

We are looking for a Band 6 CAMHS clinician to join our Urgent Care and Assessment Team (UCAT) in North Somerset. This post is open to Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and clinicians who hold suitable professional registration. UCAT provide urgent assessment and brief crisis intervention to under 18s with a North Somerset GP through two primary pathways - Hospital assessment and Intensive Outreach. We are looking for passionate and child-focused clinicians with experience in assessment and management of complex risks.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide urgent assessment and brief intervention to young people presenting in crisis.
• Provide hospital-based assessments within BNSSG and urgent follow-ups.
• Utilise therapeutic approaches such as DBT, Systemic family therapy, NVR.
• Work collaboratively with young people, families and external agencies to promote safety.
• Offer short-term mental health assessment and intervention in settings including home, schools, and community.

Working for our organisation

We are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services to approximately 1.8 million people across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Professional qualification leading to current professional registration (e.g., nurse, social worker, occupational therapist).

Experience and Knowledge

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of child development and attachment.
• Experience of comprehensive psychosocial assessment and formulation.
• Experience assessing risk and working collaboratively.

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel across service area.

Other Requirements

• Empathy for individuals with mental health problems.
• Full UK driving license.

For further details or informal visits, contact Carla Sammon at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden]. Clare Woodford, Team Manager, also available on [contact hidden].