CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) Practitioner

Job Overview Post Title: CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) Practitioner Department: Dudley Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Location: Black Country Directorate: Children Young People and Families Band: Band 6 Hours: 37.5 Contract Type: Permanent Responsible to: Service Manager / Clinical Lead Main Duties of the Job Job Purpose To provide a quality specialist service to clients (and their families/carers) referred to CAMHS across all sectors of care in Dudley. Triage CAMHS referrals including the assessment and prioritisation of clinical complexity and risk. To participate in the development of a clinical workforce rota to cover the SPA in collaboration with admin colleagues. To promote the reputation of CAMHS. To provide specialist assessment and intervention for complex mental health needs and to work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise systematic governance of practice within CAMHS. To contribute to the proposal, development and implementation of policy and procedures for CAMHS and wider children and family services. Working for Our Organisation Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. Across the whole of the region we provide: Adult and older adult mental health services. Specialist learning disability services. CAMHS. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Combining resources, strategies, and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 4,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Person Specification Essential & Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria Full professional qualification as accredited by relevant professional body. A sound knowledge of psychological, emotional, and social needs of children and adolescents. Desirable Criteria Evidence of ongoing professional development. Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

£37,338.00-£44,962.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave. Bereavement leave. Childcare. Company car. Company events. Company pension. Cycle to work scheme. Discounted or free food. Employee discount. Employee mentoring programme. Enhanced maternity leave. Enhanced paternity leave. Flexitime. Free flu jabs. Free or subsidised travel. Free parking. Gym membership. Health & wellbeing programme. On-site parking. Relocation assistance. Sick pay. Store discount. Transport links. UK visa sponsorship. Schedule: Monday to Friday. Ability to Commute/Relocate: Halesowen, West Midlands: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred). Experience: Assessment/intervention with young people with mental health: 1 year (preferred). Licence/Certification: Full accredited qualification by relevant professional body (preferred). Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required). Willingness to Travel: 25% (preferred). Work Location:

In person Reference ID:

285-5018-CYPF

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