253852 (SM) Mental Health Practitioner
About the role
The Meadows Child and Adolescent Trauma Service in Edinburgh is seeking a full-time Mental Health Practitioner to join the team. The role involves providing a multi-disciplinary and systemic approach to children and young people aged 0-18 years and their families dealing with emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues following allegations of sexual abuse. The service covers Edinburgh and the Lothians, and also serves refugees and asylum seekers.
Responsibilities
- Individual assessment and therapeutic work with children and young people
- Parent/carer work
- Family work
- Liaison and consultation with the child/young person’s wider system
Requirements
- Innovative, motivated practitioner with excellent assessment, care planning, and communication skills
- A professional qualification in a relevant field such as nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or psychology
- Experience working in CAMHS or the ability to transfer existing skills and experience to this field
- Knowledge and working experience of sexual abuse and mental health issues
Qualifications
- Professional qualification in a relevant field
Skills
- Innovative and motivated
- Evaluation and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with children and families
- Knowledge of sexual abuse and mental health issues
Benefits
- Support from a collaborative and person-focused approach
- Opportunities for career development within a diverse and inclusive culture
- Strong foundations of clinical education through the Clinical Education and Training team
Pay and Schedule
- Permanent Band 6 position
- Full-time (36 hours)
Benefits
- Support from a collaborative and person-focused approach
- Opportunities for career development within a diverse and inclusive culture
- Strong foundations of clinical education through the Clinical Education and Training team
Contact Information
To apply, contact Elayne McBride, Team Leader, Meadows Child & Adolescent Trauma Team or Wendy McLellan, Advanced Practitioner in Occupational Therapy at 0131 451 7400.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. The postholder must have the relevant permission to work in the UK as per the UK Visa and Immigration Service requirements.