Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner - Triaging Team

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Job Title: Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner - Triaging Team
Specialism: SMH - Nursing
Location: Dorset, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Remote CAMHS Practitioner - Triaging Team within SMH - Nursing, based in the beautiful county of Dorset, UK, earning a competitive £26.00 per hour. This fantastic ongoing opportunity allows you to carry out meaningful and impactful work primarily from the comfort of your own home.

This full-time position offers flexibility with standard hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, alongside the option of condensed working hours from 8:00am to 6:00pm across four days per week. Following initial training and equipment collection, you will have the freedom of predominantly remote working, with occasional site visits required as needed.

If you have recent and substantial CAMHS experience and are passionate about supporting children and young people with their mental health needs, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and security of a full-time position.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £26.00 per hour while benefiting from the flexibility of locum work.
• Flexible Working: Condensed hours are available, helping you achieve an excellent work-life balance.
• Remote Working: Work primarily from home, reducing travel time and improving flexibility.
• Professional Growth: Expand your knowledge and experience within CAMHS while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in supporting children and young people to access timely mental health interventions.

What you will do

• Conduct brief assessments and triage evaluations for children and young people seeking mental health support.
• Complete initial mental health assessments to identify presenting concerns, risks, and support needs.
• Develop targeted treatment recommendations and intervention plans.
• Deliver early interventions and support within the CAMHS pathway.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation and records.
• Manage referrals effectively and ensure appropriate signposting to services where required.
• Monitor and review outcomes, adapting recommendations as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain up to date with current CAMHS practices, guidance, and legislation.

Requirements

• Professional Registration: Relevant professional registratio