Mental Health Practitioner

1 month ago


Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our team in Children's and Young People's Services. As a key member of our Mental Health Support Team, you will play a vital role in delivering interventions in schools and colleges across the Wigan borough.

Main Responsibilities

  • Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions, including low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy, to children and young people.
  • Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and other agencies to provide comprehensive support to young people.
  • Conduct assessments, develop and implement intervention plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs).
  • Provide clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners and contribute to the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings.

Requirements

  • Postgraduate accreditable qualification in CBT, EMHP, or CYWP.
  • Experience of assessment and delivery of evidence-based mental health interventions, including low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and safety planning, as well as legislation related to children and adolescent mental health and social care.
  • Ability to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make appropriate decisions.

Working for Greater Manchester Mental Health

We are a leading provider of mental health services in Greater Manchester, employing over 6,400 staff across more than 160 locations. We offer a range of benefits, including pay enhancements, annual leave, and a wellbeing programme.

Person Specification

  • Essential criteria: postgraduate accreditable qualification in CBT, EMHP, or CYWP; experience of assessment and delivery of evidence-based mental health interventions; knowledge of risk assessment and safety planning.
  • Desirable criteria: experience of supporting young people in an educational setting; ability to teach and train others using multimedia materials.


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