Mental Health Specialist for Young Adults

1 month ago


Barnet, Greater London, United Kingdom Citywide Health Corporation Full time

We seek a highly skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our Children's and Young Persons Service, delivering high-quality mental health services to young people aged 11-18/18-25. This role involves building relationships with educational, vocational, and leisure facilities, providing outreach support, and contributing to the development of innovative mental health services.

This post involves working 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the CYP Service to support young people in the Jewish community facing mental health challenges.
  • Manage a 1:1 caseload, guiding young people through their recovery journey and helping them achieve their goals.
  • Provide a user-centred, holistic service that fosters recovery, safety, and positive risk-taking.
  • Coordinate with health and social care organisations, schools, and further education institutions, offering appropriate referrals.
  • Work with community partners to help young people find and maintain suitable employment, education, and volunteering opportunities.
  • Participate in the establishment and operation of service user groups.
  • Maintain accurate electronic records and offer specialist assessments and holistic interventions.
  • Collaboratively assess and manage risks with young people, regularly re-evaluating support plans.
  • Build local partnerships within the Jewish community to support mental health recovery and implement preventative strategies.
  • Stay up-to-date with current knowledge and advancements in mental health care for young adults.
  • Follow health and safety guidelines, including the Lone Worker Policy and risk assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with the Equality Act and other relevant legislation.
  • Use video conferencing to support clients and attend regular supervision and relevant meetings.
  • Participate in Jami's appraisal process and ensure activities align with Jami's values and the needs of the Jewish community.

Requirements:

  • Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing, or relevant field.
  • Further qualifications in Children and Young People's Mental Health.
  • Registration with HCPC or relevant governing body.
  • Experience of working with young people (11-18) with mental health problems.
  • Caseload management, initial assessment, and risk assessment skills.
  • Understanding of Recovery principles and service user involvement.
  • Ability to work holistically with individuals and groups.
  • Experience developing group-based activities to support service users' needs.
  • Ability to form effective working relationships with professionals from various agencies and individuals experiencing mental health issues.
  • Good IT, written, and verbal communication skills.


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