DBT Practitioner

6 days ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Clinician and Supervisor to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) as a Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and providing clinical leadership and supervision to the team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise EMHPs to ensure they are delivering high-quality services to children and young people.
  • Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the team to ensure they are meeting the needs of service users.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to support children and young people with mental health difficulties.
  • Work closely with the MHST Clinical Lead and Operational Manager to ensure the team is meeting its objectives.
  • Participate in service development and contribute to the development of new initiatives and projects.
Requirements
  • Relevant graduate qualification with a recognised professional body.
  • A minimum of 2 years post-grad experience of working in CYP mental health settings.
  • Experience of offering CBT-informed interventions within a CYP mental health setting.
  • Registration/provisional registration with a recognised body.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual leave and bank holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for professional development and training, as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We are committed to supporting our employees holistically and offer a range of benefits, including a long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity, flexible working opportunities, and proactive health and wellbeing support.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part-time hours or another flexible pattern.