Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced individual to join a service offering psychosocial interventions to young people aged 14-35, deemed to be at increased risk of developing psychosis. The ARMS service engages service users and their families with the aim of preventing or delaying their transition to psychosis. The post holder will take a lead role in liaising with local agencies and education providers to offer individually tailored social interventions to users of the service. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to engage young people with a creative and flexible approach. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is able to work independently and enthusiastically support the team by working together. While on-the-job training will be provided, applicants should demonstrate an interest in working with people with psychosis. Experience of working with people who have complex presentations and experience of CBT-informed interventions would be advantageous. The ARMS team works countywide, so travel across the county is involved on a daily basis, and the team work flexibly across different office bases and from home.
Dates and location details are provided by the employer. This role is based at Carey block, St. Mary\'s Hospital, Kettering, NN15 7PW, and involves full- or part-time working patterns with a permanent contract.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Community Mental Health worker and an Assistant Psychologist to provide specialist assessments and deliver both group CBT and family interventions across Northamptonshire.
* Attend and participate in service meetings, training sessions, supervision and appraisals.
* Be a main point of contact for service users and carers within the team; monitor mental state, progress and level of functioning; request feedback from families (training provided) to help identify early signs of transition to psychosis while delivering recovery-focused interventions.
* Provide timely feedback of clinical impressions to the team to ensure ongoing care can be reviewed as required.
* React pro-actively in cases of service user crisis and/or distress and escalate to a registered professional to put in place immediate plans to resolve the situation as appropriate.
About the employer
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is a health and wellbeing organisation dedicated to innovating and making a difference in the community, serving Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care. The organisation aims to be an employer of choice with a diverse and inclusive culture.
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of competencies in Maths and English
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 certificate in mental health
* Completed care certificate
Experience
Essential
* Experience in working with people with mental health problems/complex difficulties/needs
Desirable
* Experience in working in a community mental health setting
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of working with people with mental health/complex needs
* Positive and inclusive attitude to people with mental health difficulties
* Basic computer literacy
* Ability to travel and work flexibly
* Teamwork and communication skills
Desirable
* Further mental health training/development
* UK driving license or car owner
* Good IT skills
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required as part of the recruitment process.
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