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CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner - Substance MisuseinPlymouthinPlymouthPUBLISHED THU 17 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro-rata  PERMANENT 
CASELOADMENTAL HEALTH

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Livewell Southwest is seeking a CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner specializing in Substance Misuse to join their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Plymouth. This full-time, one-year pilot role involves providing mental health assessments, psychological interventions, and consultations for young people with co-occurring mental health and substance misuse issues. The practitioner will work collaboratively with other professionals in the Young People Substance Misuse Treatment Service, with responsibilities including delivering 10 to 15 therapeutic sessions per week, facilitating group work, and participating in multi-agency meetings to coordinate care for young people.

The position offers a unique opportunity for a resilient and innovative individual to make a meaningful impact while developing skills in therapeutic practices, with support for additional training. The candidate will receive clinical supervision from The Children's Society but will be under the oversight of CAMHS for caseload management. The role is designed to assist young people in navigating treatment pathways effectively, providing a structured yet flexible approach to support their mental health needs while ensuring job security in the broader CAMHS service post-pilot.

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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
 


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