Job Description

Company Overview

NHS Professionals operates England's largest NHS staff bank, dedicated to connecting skilled healthcare workers with flexible job opportunities. We prioritize the well-being of our staff by offering career progression, work-life balance, and access to a wide range of roles across the NHS.

Summary

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner at NHS Professionals, you will play a vital role in supporting Children and Adolescents with mental health needs. This position allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility and support that comes with being part of our NHS community.

Responsibilities

Ensure that each referred patient receives a specialist assessment, risk management and care plan and is the subject of regular evaluation which, wherever practicable is formulated in conjunction with the patient and/or family. Provide specialist interventions for referred children and their families, within a therapeutic framework. Act as the key worker for an identified caseload. Prepare assessments, treatment reports and discharge summaries, in accordance with local policies. Professionals clinical qualification, including, RMN/OT/Social Worker etc.

Requirements

Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessments and risk assessments. Use of therapeutic interventions within a mental health setting, i.e.: counselling, family therapy or group work. Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH services. NON - medical prescriber (Desirable)
If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care and want to join a supportive community within the NHS, we invite you to apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 20.15 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 82457