Mental Health Practitioner

The post holder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS.The post holder is responsible for providing mental health assessments andpsychotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and families usingevidence based interventions.In addition, the post holder is encouraged to develop a specific therapeutic modality as a speciality for the service., o To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred tothe Tier 3 service.o To provide access to a range of quality psychotherapeutic interventions inaccordance with individual assessed need. This will include the assessmentplanning implementation and evaluation of a variety of therapeutic approacheseither alone or as a member of the MDT.o To deliver therapeutic input to children and young people referred to the team.o Work as a co-therapist where appropriate with other members of the MDT.o To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake casemanagement responsibilities within the caseload.o To identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others in linewith Pennine care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.o To liaise closely with a wide range of agencies regarding individual carepackages and to promote awareness of child and adolescent mental healthissues within these agencies.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.