An opportunity has opened up within Gwynedd and Ynys Mon CAMHS. We are seeking an experienced practitioner to join our Meirionnydd & Dwyfor team.

The successful candidates will join our clinical team providing assessment and interventions for children and young people.

If you are enthusiastic and passionate about working with Children and their families please apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for practitioners who can work flexibly across the different areas of the service when needed. You will provide mental health assessments of children, young people, their families and work with other professionals in meeting their diverse needs. You must be a registered professional with a relevant governing body (NMC, Social Care Wales or health care professionals council) and be able to deliver mental health assessments (compliant with The Mental Health Measure Wales 2010) and evidence based interventions for children and young people.

Experience of working in the community with children and young people/adults who are displaying a range of risk type behaviours, complex mental health needs and complex family situations are essential requirements for this post.

The service operates 7 day working and the willingness and ability to work across the service hours is essential if required to cover absence.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

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

Essential

• Core professional qualification in a health or social care field such as nursing or social work

Desirable

• Additional formal qualification in a recognised therapeutic approach

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with children, young people and families in a health or social care environment

Desirable

• Able to use formal assessment tools / clinical interviews

Knowledge

Essential

• Good Knowledge of mental health problems and disorders

Desirable

• Understanding of service structures and inter-agency working

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Penrallt - Gwynedd Council Arfon Area Offices

Penrallt

Caernarfon

LL55 1BN

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-PST179-1224W