This Band 7 post is a substantive full-time role in the Complex Needs team of Tower Hamlets Specialist CAMHS, run by East London NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on goal-based, outcome-focused episodes of care for young people and families with severe and complex mental health difficulties, including early signs of psychosis. It is a Tier 3 post for longer-term care of high-risk young people with underlying vulnerabilities, within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams. Current, unrestricted HCPC or equivalent registration and a recognised therapy qualification are required.
What the job involves
- Deliver goal-based, outcome-focused episodes of care to young people, children and families with severe and complex mental health difficulties
- Provide longer-term care to young people with severe and enduring difficulties, underlying vulnerabilities and high risk
- Carry out comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, including specialist cognitive and neurovariance assessments
- Develop case formulations and holistic care plans in joint working with other agencies
- Deliver specific therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, family therapy and occupational therapy
- Manage own caseload effectively
- Work with other clinical pathways in Tower Hamlets CAMHS
- Deliver an accessible, flexible, timely and responsive service
- Liaise and consult sensitively with professionals and other agencies
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, MSc/PG Diploma or Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, family therapy qualification, or BSc/Diploma/Masters in Occupational Therapy
- Specific therapeutic modality qualification (e.g. CBT, DBT, family therapy) and training in psychotherapeutic interventions
- Evidence of continuous, relevant CPD
Registration & licences
- Current, unrestricted HCPC registration, or equivalent registration with AFT, UKCP, NMC or RCOT
Experience
- Substantive experience working with children and young people with complex mental health difficulties
- Delivering specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT, family therapy, occupational therapy)
- Working with other agencies in support of children and young people with complex mental health needs
- Assessing and managing risk in service users with complex mental health needs and/or early intervention in psychosis
Skills & knowledge
- Conducting comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, including specialist cognitive and neurovariance assessments
- Case formulation, appropriate care planning and managing own caseload
- Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and liaising sensitively with professionals and agencies
- Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health issues and legislation relating to children and young people
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences within East London's ethnic communities, and understanding of equal opportunities
- Willingness to embrace change creatively
Nice to have