Mental Health Practitioner - Duty Clinician

The Winchester and Test Valley Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team are seeking a full time Mental Health Practitioner to join the already well established and supportive team. The role will largely be working with the young people who are waiting for further support and held on our duty system, alongside a small caseload and the chance to also initially assess young people referred to CAMHS.

The post holder will work at all times to promote the safety and the well being of children and young people and their families/carers. The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist advice and interventions. They will also provide clinical supervision to staff and students and act as a mentor for students.