CAMHS Early Practitioner

This is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 professionally registered clinician to work within the CAMHS Early Help Pathway working with Children, Young people and families as a CAMHSEarly Help Practitioner. This role will be joining an already established team within the CAMHS service supporting provision of early intervention services within

CAMHS early help working with Families and young people providing assessments and targeted short term interventions of up to 8 sessions within the I-THRIVE model, focusing on early intervention.

The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional,psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drivefor early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. Inline with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children andyoung people in the community.

This role will include some consultation aspects to the roleand contribute to the CAMHS advice line as part of the continued provision of Mental health services for Child, Young people and families.

This role involves a hybrid model of working with accessto office/clinical space as well as some ability to work remotely.

This role will require a professional registration.

Working as part of the early help pathway locality towork with children & young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties.

Deliver evidence based, targeted interventions (1-1 &group) in a timely manner implementing Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS) effectively.

Provide assessments in a timely manner.

Represent CAMHS in multi-agency meetings to have an oversight of mental health elements of a multi-agency plan around a child.

Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools & community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training.

Maintain standards of care to the highest level within available resources.

Actively participate in line management with senior &junior members of staff.

Liaise effectively with the CAMHS pathways across the city.

Develop & maintain relationships with providers, both statutory & non-statutory.

Maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people atall times.

Communicate clearly with children & young people, their families & all other health professional groups about their mental health concerns.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship underthe Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willingto work across a 7 day service.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across

Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional,psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people with a drivefor early intervention, enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. Inline with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children andyoung people in the community.

The post holder will work with the CAMHS liaison practitioners to support children and young people where there is concern about emerging mental health issues or behaviours.

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