CEN Practitioner

CEN Practitioner Overview

Join the innovative Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) Team at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 CEN Practitioner. This role is ideal for registered mental health professionals who are eager to make a significant impact and develop specialized skills in a supportive environment. You will work across the four localities of the Black Country, providing coordinated, trauma-informed care for individuals with complex emotional needs.

In this role, you will manage a smaller caseload, allowing for more frequent and meaningful interactions with clients. You will be responsible for developing high-quality, formulation-led risk management and care plans that focus on psychological well-being. Your work will involve direct support to clients, as well as providing guidance to CEN Wellbeing & Recovery Facilitators.

Main Duties

• Clinical Work: Manage a smaller caseload to provide intensive support and interventions. Conduct assessments and coordinate clinical care, adapting to the evolving needs of clients.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with the pan-Trust CEN Team, including psychologists and clinical leads, to ensure consistent care delivery.
• Training and Supervision: Engage in regular supervision and reflective practice to enhance your professional development and the quality of care provided.
• Professional Responsibilities: Adhere to professional codes of conduct and maintain high standards of care and accountability.

Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Professional Qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience working with clients with complex emotional needs and Personality Disorders.
• Strong mental health and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with service users and multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid UK driving license.

Benefits

• Salary between £39,959 and £48,117 per year.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Opportunities for training and professional growth.
• Focus on staff wellbeing and support initiatives.

If you are passionate about improving care for individuals with complex emotional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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