We are excited to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated 1.0 wte Band 6 Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor (trainee or qualified) to join Children and Family Health Devon within our Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) and Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) services.
This rewarding role sits within our early intervention pathway, supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety and low mood. The MHST Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor post also contributes to the development of whole-school and college approaches to emotional health and wellbeing across education settings.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking service that is committed to improving access to mental health support for children, young people, and families across Devon and Torbay.
For applicants who are not yet qualified supervisors, we offer the opportunity to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Clinical Supervision of Psychological Therapies Practice at the University of Exeter as part of the role.
Our MHSTs include Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Child Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) delivering evidence-based interventions within schools and community settings. As a Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting staff practice, maintaining high standards of care, and helping shape an evolving and innovative service model.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Practitioner and Supervisor, you will provide clinical supervision and professional support to EMHPs and CWPs working within the MHST and CWP pathways.
You will help ensure children and young people receive safe, effective, and evidence-based low intensity interventions tailored to their needs.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing clinical supervision and reflective practice to EMHPs and CWPs
* Supporting practitioners to deliver evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties
* Contributing to the development and delivery of the MHST early intervention pathway
* Supporting whole-school and college approach activity in partnership with education settings
* Promoting safe, effective, and consistent clinical practice across the service
* Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives within a growing and evolving model
* Working collaboratively with colleagues across Children and Family Health Devon and partner agencies
* Maintaining accurate clinical records and using routine outcome measures to support care and evaluation
* Participating in supervision, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about early intervention, collaborative working, and improving emotional wellbeing outcomes for children and young people. In return, you will join a welcoming and supportive team with excellent opportunities for development, training, and progression.
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