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Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young PeopleinGwentinGwentPUBLISHED TUE 12 NOV 2024

Band 5: £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

MENTAL HEALTHSOCIAL WORK

Aneurin Bevan University Health BoardFollow Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Strong emphasis on professional development within an integrated CAMHS, allowing practitioners to enhance their skills and competencies.
Access to support from an identified Lead Practitioner, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health of children, young people, and families experiencing emotional distress and mental health challenges.
Involvement in a transformation agenda that prioritizes the enhancement of multi-agency services within Gwent, contributing to community well-being.
Work in a psychologically minded service committed to the principles of prudent healthcare, ensuring effective and meaningful service delivery.
Flexibility of part-time hours (30 hours per week), allowing for a better work-life balance.
The role encourages the provision of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, equipping practitioners with practical experience.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People to join their integrated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Gwent. This part-time role (30 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity for professional development alongside clinical practice, enabling the post holder to build competencies in supporting children, young people, and their families facing emotional distress and mental health challenges. The successful applicant will be involved in conducting assessments, providing brief therapeutic interventions, consulting with professionals, and guiding families, while receiving support from a designated Lead Practitioner.

Applicants must hold a relevant mental health professional qualification as stipulated in the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, such as Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Practitioner Psychologist. While proficiency in Welsh is desirable, both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply. This position reflects the Health Board's commitment to transforming multi-agency services and delivering effective care within a psychologically minded framework.
Strong emphasis on professional development within an integrated CAMHS, allowing practitioners to enhance their skills and competencies.
Access to support from an identified Lead Practitioner, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health of children, young people, and families experiencing emotional distress and mental health challenges.
Involvement in a transformation agenda that prioritizes the enhancement of multi-agency services within Gwent, contributing to community well-being.
Work in a psychologically minded service committed to the principles of prudent healthcare, ensuring effective and meaningful service delivery.
Flexibility of part-time hours (30 hours per week), allowing for a better work-life balance.
The role encourages the provision of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, equipping practitioners with practical experience.

More about MENTAL HEALTH
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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