Job Advert
CAMHS Band 4 Clinical Assistant
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
Permanent Post
37.5 hours per week.
Location: Links Unit, City Hospital, Park Road, Aberdeen, AB24 2AU
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Learning Disability Team for an enthusiastic Clinical Assistant to join the service. CAMHS provides a specialist mental health service for children and young people up to the age 0-18 years presenting with a range of mental health conditions and developmental disorders.
The candidate will work with children and young people with additional needs and their families in a variety of settings and be able to show an aptitude for working with this patient group. Excellent communication skills with children and young people with additional needs, families, colleagues and other stakeholders is required. During these times a flexible and adaptable approach to the changing needs of CAMHS is essential.
The candidate will join a motivated and passionate LD team. There will be dedicated time to learn and develop skills. This includes Essential CAMHS training and supervision.
Previous experience of working with children and adolescents with additional needs will be an advantage. Driving licence is essential.
Informal discussion is welcomed. Please contact Donna Nelson or Emma Sharpe, CAMHS Nurse's Tel 01224 550139