Skip to Main Content

Job Title


CAMHS Senior Mental Health Practitioner for GP


Company : Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Location : Windsor, England


Created : 2025-05-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theCAMHS Senior Mental Health Practitioner for GProle atBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theCAMHS Senior Mental Health Practitioner for GProle atBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Are you a registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Professional looking for a unique new CAMHS role?Do you want to be part of a ground-breaking scheme successfully providing children & young people with faster access to support?We’re looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our CAMHS team as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). You’ll be part of an innovative project, enhancing joint working in Primary Care, that’s already making a significant impact and delivering outstanding outcomes.You’ll spend 2.5 days working in Berkshire Healthcare’s experienced Getting Help team, and 2.5 days at 3 GP surgeries in Windsor & Maidenhead. You’ll support young people presenting with emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns, making it easier for them to access the right help quickly.Your Role Will IncludeAssessing young people’s needs Using your CAMHS knowledge to provide rapid access to services Managing a small caseload Provide training, advice and consultation to GPs, PCN staff and other MDT members on the mental health needs of children and families and local referral processes.This role offers excellent supervision, development opportunities and the chance to further enhance your assessment and formulation skills, while contributing to a forward-thinking scheme that’s already proving to deliver successful outcomes.Applications are processed as they are received. We encourage you to apply ASAP as roles can close early!Conduct assessments and triage for children and young people presenting with mental health concerns, including same-day and planned appointments. Screen, assess, and signpost young people to appropriate local services, such as youth counselling, peer support, and other community resources. Facilitate referrals and ensure all necessary information is provided to support referral pathways. Help young people develop coping strategies and build on their strengths to manage mental health challenges. Work with CAMHS to provide crisis support and avoid unnecessary admissions, responding quickly and effectively when needed. Represent patients in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, offering input into clinical management and ongoing support. Provide advice and consultation to GPs and other MDT members on the mental health needs of children and families. Work closely with CAMHS and other services to ensure smooth access to care, helping young people find the best support for their needsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare AreCaring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutionsYour wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust siteFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine Moulds Job title: Talent Acquisition Partner Email address: Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Mental Health Practitioner” roles.Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner – Talking TherapiesLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Hounslow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Bracknell, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Pastoral and Spiritual Care Practitioner / Chaplain (Mental Health)Woking, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bisley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago St Albans, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner with Neurodevelopmental SpecialismNew Haw, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/ CAMHS PractitionerLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago In Person EAP Affiliate Counsellors - United KingdomGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Clinical / Counselling / Educational PsychologistBracknell, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Advanced Mental Health Practitioner Older AdultSlough, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Bracknell, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Chertsey, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Wallingford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Wokingham, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago In Person, located in Cardiff - EAP Affiliate CounsellorsGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Chertsey, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Woking, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Therapist/Counsellor and MBTI Practitioner (In London / Online)London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Camden Town, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Slough, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr