Mental Health Practitioner - Child and Adolescent

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Job Title: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner
Specialism: Mental Health - Children
Location: Blackpool, UK
Salary: £30 - £35 per hour, based on experience (Hourly)

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment? Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join their team in Blackpool at the Whitegate Health Centre. This is an ongoing role, offering a competitive hourly rate of £30 - £35 depending on your experience. Core working hours are 9-5, Monday to Friday, with flexibility available around start and finish times to suit your lifestyle. Part-time options are also considered.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy the freedom of flexibility with core hours from 9-5, Monday to Friday. Tailor your work week to fit your life, with options like 8am-6pm 3-4 days a week or other variations. This is perfect for those who appreciate a good work-life balance.
• Competitive hourly rate ensuring you are rewarded for your expertise and commitment.
• Gain diverse experience working locum and enhance your professional skills while meeting new people and broadening your network.
• Discover the autonomy and independence locum work offers, enabling you to choose when and where you work.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly team, fostering personal growth and professional development.

What you will do:

•  Manage a defined caseload using your specialist knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning to carry out assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care programs for children and families.
• Engage actively in the holistic assessment and treatment of young people presenting with mental health issues, especially those at risk of or having attempted deliberate self-harm.
• Liaise with and refer to relevant agencies to ensure effective communication and deliver a comprehensive care package for young people, their families, and carers.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Offer therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based and comply with NICE guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients’ information at all times, ensuring high standards of clinical record keeping and professional conduct.
• Exercise professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment, and discharge of young people and their families/carers.
• Provide detailed assessment and therapy services, interpreting complex data from various sources including psychological assessments and interviews.
• Undertake risk assessments and management strategies for individual clients.
• - Act as an advocate, facilitating the views and choices of children, young people, families, groups, and communities as appropriate.

Blackpool is not just a great place to work; it’s a vibrant and welcoming community where you can enjoy a beautiful seaside lifestyle. With its stunning beachfront, lively entertainment, and rich history, Blackpool is a fantastic location to balance work and play. Join us in making a difference in this thriving town!

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