OTR Bristol are looking for an engaging, knowledgeable and dedicated Youth Mental Health Practitioner to join our team based within the CAMHS Intensive Outreach Team (CIOT). This role involves working in collaboration with NHS colleagues to deliver an Intensive Outreach Service for young people up to 18 years old.

The successful applicant will help deliver a robust package of care that will support young people up to the age of 18 who are in crisis or who are requiring intensive support. The role involves delivering a variety of psychoeducational interventions informed by therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy.

A creative approach is required to engage and support young people who are often high risk and have struggled to engage with interventions such as talking therapies. An ability to build therapeutic relationships with young people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds is paramount to this role.

The primary base is at Campbell House, BS28HR, Bristol. However, we cover a large area and you will be required to work across different CAMHS teams in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. A driving license is therefore required as well as access to suitable transport (either a car or willingness to use pool cars).

As a CIOT service we proactively engage in Anti-Oppressive Practice through CPD, discussion and meetings in order to make the workplace a safe place for all colleagues and a service that is accessible for all young people.

The successful applicants will receive regular access to supervision/reflective spaces to support and aid development and wellbeing, as well as great opportunities to develop clinical and professional skills through training opportunities provided by AWP and OTR’s internal training program. OTR also offers a generous annual leave policy and a holistic wellbeing support package for all staff.

If this opportunity sounds exciting, please download the job pack for more information. If you would like an informal chat, please contact Rory Robinson - rory@otrbristol.org.uk