Mental Health Specialist for Children and Young People

4 weeks ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at West Sussex County Council. As a key member of our Mental Health Support Team, you will be responsible for delivering evidence-based interventions in education settings for mild to moderate mental health issues.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in supporting Mental Health in Children. You will work within our Mental Health Support Team on new initiatives and as part of the Government's 2017 Green Paper 'Transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision'. Your role will involve working collaboratively with children, young people, their families, schools, and other mental health professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing advice to schools and families, and liaising with external specialist services, to get the right support for children and young people.
  • Keep clear records, case files, assessments, and data.
  • Work in line with safeguarding protocols and follow the Local Safeguarding Board guidance.
  • Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to the people you are supporting.

Requirements

  • Ability to carry out low-intensity, CBT-informed 1:1 therapeutic mental health assessments and interventions with children and young people, and/or their families.
  • Ability to carry out initial (mental health) assessments which will include thorough assessments of risk and safeguarding or where there may be additional complexities.
  • Ability to work flexibly with a range of professionals and other adults including teachers, parents/carers, social workers, and other mental health professionals in the best interests of the child or young person, communicating complicated or sensitive information effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build effective therapeutic rapport with a child, young person and / or their parents.
  • Ability to effectively manage an allocated caseload including assessing, recording, and communicating risk appropriately and taking necessary actions.
  • Ability to positively make use of clinical and peer group support supervision.
  • Ability to complete and maintain data recording and paperwork appropriate to the work undertaken.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is £38,626 to £41,511 per annum, pro rata for 18.5 hours per week (£19,313 to £20,755). As an employer, we offer a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.

About Us

Our Mental Health Support Team is made up of over 60 professionals, and we are continuing to increase our service to support the growing needs of our communities. We currently have opportunities for Mental Health Practitioners to make a real difference in supporting Mental Health in Children.



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