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. Person Specification 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. Experience: Assessment/intervention with young people with mental health: 1 year (preferred). Licence/Certification: Full accredited qualification by relevant professional body (required). Work Authorization: United Kingdom (required). Willingness to Travel: 25% (preferred). Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
285-5018-CYPF
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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. Person Specification 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. Experience: Assessment/intervention with young people with mental health: 1 year (preferred). Licence/Certification: Full accredited qualification by relevant professional body (required). Work Authorization: United Kingdom (required). Willingness to Travel: 25% (preferred). Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
285-5018-CYPF
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