[ref. v4795802] Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 (Children & Young People)
Direct Medics Chester Full-time
Direct Medics are working in partnership with NHS Cheshire Wirral Trust to recruit a Children and Young People Mental Health Practitioner, to play a vital role in supporting the mental health of the next generation.
Based in Chester, full time, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
As a key member of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), you will:
- Promote positive mental well-being and mental health for children and young people.
- Assess, deliver, and evaluate the mental health needs of children and young people accepted into the service.
- Provide specialist mental health assessments for young people with complex needs, including those admitted to paediatric wards following self-injury.
- Collaborate with children, parents, carers, and team members to create tailored treatment plans, incorporating a range of therapeutic approaches.
- Contribute to preventative service delivery by offering consultations, expert advice to professionals, and participating in training programmes.
- Work both autonomously and as part of the multi-disciplinary team, making decisions about accepting, prioritising, and assessing referrals to the service.
- Support the development of the CYPMHS team to meet its growing service needs.
Requirements
We seek a dedicated mental health professional with:
- Professional qualification in Social Work or Mental Health Nursing or Allied Health Profession.
- Professional registration with a recognised national body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England).
- Post-qualification continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to the core profession.
- Demonstrable knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, Family Therapy)
- Significant post-qualification experience in CYPMHS or a related child mental health field.
- £250 New Start Bonus*
- £100 Towards Professional Registration Fee! *
- FREE Manual Handling Training*
- FREE Basic Life Support Training*
- FREE Locum Registration and Clearance
- FREE Fitness to Work Certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
- FREE Uniforms
- FREE Online Training
- Relocation Assistance*
- Up to £1000 –for each referral who successfully registers and works with Direct Medics!*
- Mileage paid at Trust rates
- Dedicated Consultant to help develop both you & your career
- T&C's Apply
Salary from: £37,338 - £44,962
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