CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner

We are seeking a mental health nurse, social worker, psychologist or any Allied Health Professional registered with a professional body to join our CAMHS team. The post is located in our well established Duty team. and you will receive regular supervision and support to develop your clinical skills. You will provide a range of high quality interventions appropriate to the child or young person's needs which will include; mental state assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation, formulation and evidence based interventions. The post holder will have a range of skills and knowledge base to deliver clinical aspects of the role in a multi-disciplinary team setting and will be competent to do this work as an autonomous practitioner within professional practice guidelines. The post holder is also expected to promote and develop partnerships and interface with other professionals and agencies that work within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Services framework., The post holder will manage a defined caseload of children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, undertaking comprehensive, needs-led assessments, including risk assessments, and developing individualised care plans in collaboration with children, young people, families and carers. They will deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in line with NICE guidelines, monitor treatment outcomes and ensure care is regularly reviewed. The role involves establishing positive therapeutic relationships, promoting shared decision-making and advocating for needs and wishes of children, young people and their families. Responsibilities also include participating in duty rotas, referral screening, crisis responses, risk management and providing advice and support to families and professionals. They will maintain accurate clinical records, prepare reports, attend professional meetings and communicate relevant clinical information appropriately. The post holder will participate
in clinical and safeguarding supervision, training and continuing professional development, while contributing to clinical governance, audits and service improvement. They must adhere to Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding legislation, infection control and health and safety requirements to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a
workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.