We have an exciting opportunity in Central Area CAMHS for a Practitioner working in Youth Justice Services . The Mental Health Practitioner for Youth Justice Services in Central CAMHS will have a solid understanding of the Mental Health Measure Wales 2010 and Social Care & Well-being Act 2014. You will have experience of managing a caseload of young people with complex mental health needs. In addition, you will have experience of being responsible for providing evidence based assessments and therapeutic treatment for these individuals.

Main duties of the job

The Practitioner is accountable for the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality care for Children and young people with mental health difficulties displaying high risk behaviours to self and others and those involved with the criminal justice system.

Applicants should have a relevant professional and registered qualification relating to Health or Social Care e.g. in social work, Mental Health or Learning disability or Occupational Therapy and a high level of competence, knowledge and skills (underpinned by knowledge of effective risk assessment and relevant evidence-based practice) which is crucial to this role.

The successful applicant must be flexible, adaptable, and have a willingness to embrace change as and when required. The ability to use initiative when dealing with unexpected situations is also an advantage. Applicants should be able to demonstrate evidence of their clinical understanding and decision-making skills be a committed team player with the ability to prioritise their own workload, and work well under pressure. Good IT skills are essential with confidence in outlook, word and excel.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and / or knowledge

Essential

• Eligible to practice under the mental health measure Wales 2010. This includes registered mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, practising psychologist.
• Post grad diploma or relevant knowledge, training and experience in the specialist field acquired through specialist training and on the job experience.
• Relevant professional Qualification and Registration
• Excellent knowledge of family dynamics and issues relating to working with families

Desirable

• Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach
• Specific, targeted, evidence based interventions e.g. EMDR
• Knowledge of matters relating to the Youth Justice Service and their service users.
• Knowledge of specific disorders / conditions relevant to CAMHS

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Able to carry out mental health assessments autonomously through appropriate questioning, observations and accurate recording
• Able to deliver evidence based mental health interventions based on assessment formulation
• Able to relate well to other professionals
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances

Desirable

• Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews
• Able to implement specific evidence based approaches
• Welsh Speaker

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience of working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment or mental health setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a specific clinical role relating to CAMHS
• Previous experience of working with young people who are at risk of or engage in offending behaviours

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Coed Pella Road

Colwyn Bay

LL29 7AZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-NMR760-0724