CAMHS Practitioner/CBT Therapist
We're looking for an experienced and passionate CAMHS Practitioner/CBT Therapist to pick up a block booking of shifts in Dorset. Don't worry if you're not based in the Dorset area as we're offering a daily accommodation stipend for the right candidates. We may also be able to accept mental health professionals, preferably with child & adolescent mental health experience. You'll be working as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting young people in several areas, working alongside other professionals in planning how best to help young patients and their families.
What's great about this role?
Immediate and ongoing work, with accommodation support for the right candidate
Chance to gain valuable knowledge through exposure to a wide variety of conditions and patients
Opportunity to work alongside and learn from highly regarded experts who are leaders in their respective fields
As a CAMHS Practitioner/CBT Therapist you will be involved in;
CAMHS urgent assessments, DSH assessments, liaison work, may be required to cross cover and assist other services
Provide CCO (care co-ordination) to a caseload of young people
Offer crisis support/assessment to young people on the caseload who are experiencing an exacerbation of their mental health difficulty
Offer therapeutic wellbeing calls and therapeutic intervention as indicated
Ability to access clinical risk, good knowledge of child and adolescent mental health
Support the team with the duty telephone calls
Why work for MedGen?
We believe in a people-first approach to nursing and as such we believe our nurses pay should reflect their true value. Most importantly, though, you will be doing meaningful work for a business that cares about your personal and professional development. Some of the benefits we offer are:
Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
Accommodation support - A daily allowance to cover accommodation costs
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle – Take control of when you want to work
Support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 0333 121 1000
Ongoing and immediate work - Start working immediately and book in work for the future
As a CAMHS Practitioner/CBT Therapist you will have;
Personal suitability is extremely important and this is judged on experience. Being highly professional is of course, incredibly important, but equally as desirable is your ability to communicate, empathize and successfully provide the highest level of care to your patients and colleagues. We also require our nurses to possess:
A recent DBS check
The right to work in the UK
NMC registration
Must be able to drive
Safeguarding level 3
Working knowledge of Childrens' Act
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Understanding of Consent, Capacity and Gillick competence
Ability to use online tools given most interventions are virtual
Ability to use electronic patient recording system
Understanding of system issues and ability to work with complex family systems
Basic skills in CBT, trauma focussed work, DBT and child development
Understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Apply
Register today for various flexible shifts.
For more information on the roles or details on how to join MedGen, simply get in touch with Tamara Landeg on 03331211000 or email tamara@medgen.co.uk