As part of Hertfordshire CYPMHS transformation, our priority is simple: to increase access and availability of mental health and well-being support for children and young people.
Driven by this goal and in line with NHS long term plans, we have exciting new opportunities for Supervisors to work at the forefront of innovation in Children's and Young People's Mental Health and to play an instrumental role in a forward-thinking service delivering interventions into schools and other settings in Hertfordshire.
This role is a chance to make a difference in young lives, and as such duties will include elements of operational management in support of the Team Leader as well as clinical activity.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Team Leader to contribute to the team with a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged.
* Providing supervision for EMHPs and operationalising the delivery of evidence-based interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges.
* Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders, providing consultations to education colleagues and supporting education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing.
* Developing and delivering evidence-based time-limited interventions to young people within education settings and evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service.
* Providing clinical supervision to trainee and qualified Education and Mental Health practitioners.
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Core post graduate training in provision of low intensity CBT, e.g. CWP /CYP-IAPT qualification plus post qualification experience.
* Significant post qualification experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post.
* Significant experience of assessing people in a variety of settings who have an acute mental health presentation.
* Experience of working with young people presenting with emotional/psychological difficulties and challenging behaviour.
* Knowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc.
Desirable:
* Accredited CBT qualification.
* A professional qualification with professional registration in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work, counselling, mental health nursing, Psychotherapy) at degree level or equivalent.
* Post-graduate training in mental health.
* Documented evidence of continued professional development.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our Trust values are embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
What we offer:
* Salary: £40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum, pro rata (5% HCAS Included).
* Contract: Permanent.
* Working pattern: Full-time.
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