Advanced Mental Health Practitioner - CAMHS H&J Team

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Interviews will be held on 21st May 2024
We are looking to recruit a full time Band 7 Advanced Mental Health Practitioner on a one-year secondment or fixed term contract . We operate a hybrid model of working where we work from our homes or from one of the Youth Justice Team bases (Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham) . You will be an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner , who is motivated, resilient, and flexible. You will be interested in the youth justice system and in supporting young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and have found themselves in trouble with the police. You would join the Berkshire CAMHS Health and Justice team which is a multidisciplinary team that supports the mental health , physical health and speech and communication needs of the young people who are working on a statutory or voluntary basis within the three Wes t Berkshire Youth Justice Teams.
To support YJT staff to screen all young people who come into YJTs for previous mental health difficulties/CAMHS input.
To provide Consultation and Advice to members of the YJT team in regard to young people with complex needs who are vulnerable and risky.
To provide mental health assessments for young people where appropriate.
To offer specific therapeutic interventions where appropriate.
To lead trauma informed multiagency formulation meetings and multiagency interventions.
To offer training to the Youth justice teams and to other professionals working with young people involved in the criminal justice system.
Engage in multi-agency and integrated working and processes.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Recognised and relevant qualification (see JD) and Registration with NMC or HCPC or other recognised professional body.
Experience of working with hard to reach individuals with complex needs, dual diagnoses, and an ability to manage conflict and encourage motivation to change.
Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment.
Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call the recruiting manager:  call Cathy Burges, Clinical Lead for CAMHS Health and Justice Team, on 07866010631 or Email: Cathy.burges@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the role.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required