CAMHS Practitioner - Lambeth CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Pathway

All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) , General Social care council (GSCC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Relevant professional training will include: First level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or HV with related CAMHS experience or: First level qualification in Occupational therapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social work, or equivalent with related CAMHS experience. Qualification as a Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) with relevant CAMHS experience. First level qualification in art, play, drama or music therapy (leading to a registered qualification with one of the above statutory bodies) with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs. A good working knowledge of the following: Mental health disorders in children and adolescents. Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the general evidence base for treatment in child and adolescent mental health. Key legislation relevant to CAMHS setting: The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Experience and ability to function as a practitioner in child and adolescent mental health Experience of working as a case manager in child and adolescent mental health sector Evidence of good practice in child and adolescent mental health assessments, assessments of behaviour and performance, family functioning Ability to take on new concepts/forward thinking. Good written and verbal presentation skills. Basic IT and data entry skills. Proven ability to be "reflective" in therapeutic practice and adapt practice from this reflection. Job description Job responsibilities All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) , General Social care council (GSCC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Relevant professional training will include: First level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or HV with related CAMHS experience or: First level qualification in Occupational therapy, Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social work, or equivalent with related CAMHS experience. Qualification as a Systemic Psychotherapist (Family Therapist) with relevant CAMHS experience. First level qualification in art, play, drama or music therapy (leading to a registered qualification with one of the above statutory bodies) with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescent with mental health problems/needs. A good working knowledge of the following: Mental health disorders in children and adolescents. Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the general evidence base for treatment in child and adolescent mental health. Key legislation relevant to CAMHS setting: The Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Experience and ability to function as a practitioner in child and adolescent mental health Experience of working as a case manager in child and adolescent mental health sector Evidence of good practice in child and adolescent mental health assessments, assessments of behaviour and performance, family functioning Ability to take on new concepts/forward thinking. Good written and verbal presentation skills. Basic IT and data entry skills. Proven ability to be "reflective" in therapeutic practice and adapt practice from this reflection.