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Cambian
JOB SPECIFICATION — CAMHS
Job Title: Therapeutic Practitioner
12.83 per hour – 42 hours a week8am-8:30pm plus some sleep ins
Requirements: A First Degree in Psychology 2:1 or above
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose and summary of job: To work as a Therapeutic Practitioner as part of a rota within a Cambian Healthcare unit and working in accordance with the job description for a Support Worker. In addition, assisting Qualified and Assistant psychologists in the delivery of psychological based interventions under the supervision of an appropriately and experienced Qualified Psychologist. The Therapeutic Practitioner undertakes a key role in working as a member of the care team but being supervised by a Qualified Psychologist in the implementation of psychological interventions, and in OT led interventions through the Service Lead for Occupational Therapy. The Therapeutic Practitioner will be a member of the floor staff and be responsible for implementing and modelling strategies under the supervision of a Qualified or Assistant Psychologist.
The post holder will work with children and adolescents with mental illness who are admitted informally or under section. The young people generally have mental health difficulties and are admitted for assessment
Salary: 12.83
Location: Wisbech, PE14 0LP
