Senior Mental Health Practitioner (With CBT Training Opportunity)
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Job Summary
Exciting opportunity: Train as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with a fully funded programme. We are offering two passionate practitioners the chance to join us in permanent roles and train as Cognitive Behaviour Therapists (CBT) through a fully funded 1-year programme with the University of Exeter. After completing training, postholders will continue to work with us as Senior Mental Health Practitioners – CBT Therapists, contributing to evidence-based mental health interventions for children and young people.
What We Offer
* Fully funded 1-year CBT training programme through the University of Exeter
* Permanent contract from day one
* Continued employment as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner - CBT Therapist after completing the programme
Eligibility
* Candidates who hold a Level 6 qualification and BABCP registration
* Those who are yet to achieve these but are eligible to take the Knowledge, Skills, Attributes (KSA) route
* More information on eligibility requirements can be found here
Key Dates
* Interviews will be held on 6 October
* Start date required by January 2026 to align with the course commencement
This could be the next step in your career, providing a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the mental health of children and young people in Devon.
Main duties of the job
The CYP IAPT Recruit to Train programme involves academic learning, coursework and supervised clinical practice. The post holder will work with colleagues in a specialist CFHD pathway, building relationships and wider skills in working with children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs in the community. This includes evidence-based assessment and outcome-monitored interventions in conjunction with the training. There will be opportunities to engage in participation and service development as well as contributing to service delivery within the team as required.
Post holders will be employees of CFHD on a substantive contract and enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course with Exeter University. Applicants must balance a busy work and study schedule. As this is a postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level and be prepared to work towards studies outside identified study time. Study time and/or teaching days are typically two days a week during term.
About Us – Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD)
CFHD comprises an alliance of NHS organisations working to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon. It provides integrated care and treatment across physical and mental health, and collaborates with local universities to support clinical training and postgraduate training for staff. Our integrated care and treatment has been developed in partnership with children, young people and families.
Our children and young people say: We would like staff to be understanding, patient and respectful, trustworthy, and to make us feel safe and comfortable. Staff should listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help create an informal environment without pressure.
Details
* Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Location: Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 7FW
Job Description & Responsibilities
The post holder will undertake academic and clinical practice training in evidence-based psychological therapies and must pass all elements of the allocated CYP-IAPT training. responsibilities include delivering high quality comprehensive mental health services, managing a defined caseload, providing expert assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex mental health needs, in line with NICE guidance. The role involves collaborative work with statutory and non-statutory agencies and contributing to multidisciplinary team work and service development, including audit, evaluation and review. You will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust and enrolled on the HEE funded CYP IAPT Training course, CBT Modality at Exeter University.
Applicants should be available to start by January 2025 (course start). This role is a training position dependent on meeting all course requirements and being accepted onto the University course; interviews cover both employment and university admission in one process. If you withdraw after accepting an offer, joining the course may be affected.
Person Specification – Essential
* Excellent clinical assessment skills
* Ability to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
* Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Health Capacity Act requirements
* Understanding of child development
Qualifications
* Degree-level professional qualification or equivalent (e.g., Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent)
* Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP)
Experience
* Substantial experience managing a large and complex caseload with children/young people with complex mental health presentations
* Experience working in a community CAMHS setting
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS submission will be made. UK professional registration is required.
Employer details
Employer: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Children & Family Health Devon, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7FW
Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
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