CYPMHS Practitioner

Undertake case management supporting evidence-based interventions for CYP and families within the practitioners caseload, from the clinic or in the community. Towork across agencies and boundaries to develop a coordinated response to childrens mental health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions. To work within the CAMHS systems to promote early intervention, prevention and promote the development of positive emotional and mental health To conduct comprehensive risk assessments of CYP and families, formulating risk management plans including liaison with appropriate agencies regarding risk issues To plan, formulate and provide individual packages of care and psychoeducation for children/young people and their families/carers that takes into account the complexities of family systems, and their professional and significant social networks where there may be resistance to acceptance of outcomes and recommendations. To contribute a professional perspective, practices and safeguarding expertise to care planning alongside the multi-disciplinary team and wider clinical team. To provide a consultation function to other professionals for children and youngpeople referred into the service to ensure their emotional and mental health needs are prioritised following assessment. To build professional relationships with children and young people, their families/carers and to use that relationship to promote their mental health and safeguarding needs. To interpret complex and sensitive health information and reach conclusions based on clinical judgement, research evidence and management of risk in order to promote and improve individual health outcomes.