Nurses in CAMHS are core members of each of the clinical teams, therefore you may meet a nurse during your time with our service.

The Lucena Nursing Department is comprised of Registered Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nurses who are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary approach in CAMHS and work collaboratively with other mental health professionals to deliver comprehensive care. Our experienced department is made up of a Director of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Community Mental Health Nurses, and Staff Nurses. Some of the nurses are Nurse Prescribers and Team Coordinators.

Nurses in CAMHS have many roles and are trained in a variety of therapies including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Child Art Psychotherapy. They also play a significant role in family-based therapy for children and adolescents with eating disorders, in the assessment and treatment of ADHD young people, and within our specialist Crisis Hub team.

Nurses are involved in many aspects of service delivery including triage of referrals, initial assessments, delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions (including individual and group interventions), family interventions/supports, interagency working, and physical health monitoring.

The Lucena Nursing Department provides high quality care to young people, and we continue to expand on our knowledge and training.

The Lucena Nursing Department provides student placements through local University Schools of Nursing for aspiring nurses, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. The department is committed to nurturing and empowering our nursing staff through ongoing training and development opportunities.