About the role
Salary: £39959.00 to £48117.00
Due to an expansion of the team an exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated Full-time CAMHS Practitioner to join the SET-CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) Team.
The SET CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) team is the front door into specialist children and young peoples mental health services across South Essex. The service is responsible for the screening, triaging and referring into SET CAMHS pathways or providing signposting recommendations. Ensuring that children, young people and families receive appropriate support.
Working within the Thrive model, the SPA team promotes a needs-led and collaborative approach, working closely with community SET CAMHS teams and partner agencies across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector. The aim is to ensure safe, effective and timely decision-making, and to support positive outcomes for young people and their families.
This role involves gathering and reviewing referral information, undertaking clinical screening, conducting triage calls and risk assessing. Contributing to robust formulation and decision-making regarding the most appropriate care pathway. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring consistency, quality and safety in the referral and allocation process.
The SPA team offers a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development. All new starters will receive a full induction, alongside opportunities to shadow different parts of the wider SET CAMHS service to develop a comprehensive understanding of pathways and roles.
We welcome applications from candidates who are keen to develop their skills and progress their career. The team provides regular clinical supervision, reflective practice space, and operates within a shared decision-making model to ensure safe and effective outcomes for young people.
Main Duties of the Job