CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new service which we are delivering across Bolton: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
We are looking for skilled practitioners, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions, manage risk and are passionate about young person-centred practice.
Successful candidates will play an important part in the in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.
As part of a new team, you will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Bolton. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health Practitioner will be an integral part of the MHST in Bolton. You will use your clinical skills to listen to the needs of the child, young person and family to provide meaningful evidenced based interventions. You will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals in the life of the child/young person. You will work closely with education professionals to foster a whole school/college approach to mental well-being.
The MHST Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in
Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service Providing clinical supervision to trainee Education Mental Health practitioners
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Core profession with valid registration of professional body RMN, Social Work or equivalent post graduate accreditable qualification CBT, EMHP, CYWP. •Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health
Desirable criteria
Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate.
Experience
Essential criteria
•Experience of assessment and delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions. •Experience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting •Experience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults. •Experience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice. •Experience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings.
Desirable criteria
•Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
•Understanding of child and adolescent development. •Knowledge of risk assessment and safety planning. •Knowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent’s mental health and social care Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc •Understanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.
Desirable criteria
•Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. •Level of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health.
Skills
Essential criteria
•Ability to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. •Ability to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice. •Effective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation. •Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to manage own workload, organise own time and diary, and meet deadlines. •Ability to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. •Must demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. •Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel.
Desirable criteria
•Experience of database useApplicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government . Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require have a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.
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