Education Mental Health Practitioner - Abergele, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Abergele, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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This is an exciting opportunity for a registered Health & Social Care professional to join the newly establishing North Wales CAMH School In-Reach Service.

You will work directly with education teams of teaching and non-teaching staff in schools across North Wales in Wrexham/Flintshire, Denbighshire/Conwy and Gwynedd/Ynys Mon to enhance the support already provided by our specialist CAMHS colleagues and other stakeholders.

We are hoping to recruit practitioner/s permanently to contribute to setting up this service in the areas detailed above. You will be based working from home and will have access to an area hub office.

As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing direct CAMH mental health consultation, advice, guidance and training to education staff and provide indirect support to the learners attending schools within a given area.

The ability to speak Welsh and drive/travel across both counties is essential for the service. Please note that if you are unable to work full time, alternative work patterns will be considered.

Please note that this position works primarily with adults, works indirectly with children by providing consultation, and builds the capacity of education staff to respond to the mental health needs of emerging children and young people, knowledge and/or experience of working with people of all ages would be an advantage.

Mae'r gallu i siarad Cymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.

The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales.

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

The ability to speak Welsh is Essential for this post.

Detailed job description and list of main responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.