Under 5’s CAMHS Specialist

Experience and ability to function as an infant/child practitioner and adolescent mental health Experience of working as a care coordinator in infant/child/ child and adolescents mental health Evidence of good practice in infant/child/child and adolescent mental health assessments, assessments of behaviour and performance, family functioning Experience in carrying out specialist infant/child mental health assessments and treatments for under 5s population Evidence of providing CAMHS interventions in group, individual and family work, multidisciplinary work. Evidence of experience of clinical governance and audit and the process of clinical supervision A good working knowledge of mental health disorders in infant, children and adolescents. A good working knowledge of Difficulties common to Looked After Children and children families facing adversity e.g., attachment difficulties Knowledge of current legislation and clinical governance (Children Act 1989, 2004 and The Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, Child protection procedures). Knowledge of assessment of risk and management of risk factors Good working knowledge of difficulties in the Perinatal period and maternal mental health difficulties. Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions Ability to work under pressure. Ability work effectively with the MDT to take on new concepts. Good written and verbal presentation skills and basic IT. Ability to work within a changing environment Ability to be reflective in therapeutic practice and adapt practice from this reflection