Do you want to be part of an innovative organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.
In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are an exciting and new opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across schools in Havering and Waltham Forest.
We are looking for a practitioner with experience of working in a setting where children and young people's mental health has been the primary focus. These posts are open to professionals with a variety of relevant backgrounds, but post holders must evidence meeting the essential criteria listed in the person specification within the job description.
This role would be suitable for a qualified EMHP or CWP with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience or any other mental health professional who has 2 years' post qualification experience and/or experience in clinical supervision.
MHST's build on the support already in place from school counsellors, nurses, educational psychologists, and the voluntary sector to treat those with mild to moderate mental health issues in school and will help children and young people with more severe needs to access the right support and provide a link to CAMHS.
Responsibilities
* To effectively manage a caseload of CYP with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
* Provide caseload management and clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioner's (EMHPs).
* To undertake further educational development as part of the role.
* To support in the delivery of evidence-based CBT.
* Working in partnership with schools/colleges and other educational settings.
* Provide support and training opportunities to a variety of team members and other professionals/trainees.
* To support and develop the interventions that can be delivered as part of the MHST within the education setting.
* Being able to work as part of a team and autonomously.
* Ensuring appropriate access to MHST support for CYP.
* Completion of thorough assessments, risk assessments, care planning and reviews.
* To ensure that there is accurate documentation, and that Routine Outcome Measures are completed.
* Appropriately raise safeguarding concerns where identified and to support colleagues with this process.
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Person Specification
Essential
* Successful completion of a graduate training (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or equivalent substantial CAMHS/EWMHS clinical experience
* 2 years post qualification experience
* EMHP/CWP qualification
* Awareness of MHST remit
Desirable
* To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC) where appropriate
* To have completed formal CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT)
* Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional well-being needs
* Experience running therapy groups and/or training events
* Awareness of trust policy
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