We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic CAMHS professional (Pyschologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Systemic Psychotherapist or Occupational Therapist) with the appropriate professional qualification and experience to work in this well established and supportive multi-disciplinary Specialist CAMHS team based in North Herts. Although a generic CAMHS role the successful candidates job role will be described as per their professional registration, i.e nurse, clinical psychologist, social worker etc. The job description and person spec has been approved by all professional leads for all disciplines.

The post holder will undertake a range of roles providing therapeutic interventions to children and young people and their families who present with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. The post holder will provide a high standard of care to children, young people and their families/carers. The team work within the context of CAPA and CYP-IAPT and work closely with a range of colleagues in social care, schools and other partners.

The post holder will be supported to develop professionally in their role. A range of supervision is available including professional, clinical, peer and management. We also provide regular CPD and opportunities for reflection and growth.

HPFT CAMHS service is leading in transforming care for young people and their families and now has a CAMHS Home Treatment Team, a CAMHS DBT Service, and has a dedicated CAMHS Section 136 Suite. We also host our own Tier 4 Inpatient Unit for young people, Forest House Adolescent Unit, which has worked to reduce inpatient admissions and improve community care for young people in crisis.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name Anne Matthews Job title CAMHS Community Manager Email address anne.matthews1@nhs.net Telephone number 01438 792600

Additional contact information

Ella Beeson Consultant Clinical Psychologist 01438 792600

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367-CAMHS-5920-A