Children and Young People Mental Health Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a community-based post in the West Cheshire CYPMHS team, focusing on assessing children, young people and families and delivering evidence-based therapy. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, undertake mental health assessments, manage clinical risk and write care plans, travelling between venues as needed.

The role blends therapy, family work, consultation and group interventions, with strong emphasis on inter-agency

Qualifications

• Recognised core qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or another allied health profession.
• Nationally recognised post-qualification CPD related to the core profession.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people and families.
• Undertake mental health assessments and formulations.
• Manage clinical risk and plan risk management.
• Provide therapy, family work, consultation and group interventions.
• Work with multi-agency partners.
• Write, implement and evaluate care and treatment plans.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

CBT

DBT

EMDR

Systemic therapy

Family therapy

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Nursing

Social work

Occupational therapy

CPD (post-qualification)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical systems

Databases

Job description

This is a community-based post in the West Cheshire Children and Young People's Mental Health Service, run by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on assessing children, young people and families, delivering evidence-based therapy and managing clinical risk. The role sits in a multidisciplinary team and mixes therapy, family work, consultation, groups and multi-agency working, with travel between venues. Applicants need a core qualification in nursing, social work or an allied health profession, plus registration with a national body.

What the job involves

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people and families
• Undertake mental health assessments and formulations
• Manage clinical risk and plan risk management
• Provide therapy, family work, consultation and group interventions
• Work with multi-agency partners
• Write, implement and evaluate care and treatment plans
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised core qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or another allied health profession
• Nationally recognised post-qualification CPD related to the core profession

Registration & licences

• Professional registration with HCPC, NMC or Social Work England

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience in CYPMHS or child mental health, including clinical risk
• Undertaking mental health assessments
• Formal and informal clinical risk assessment and risk management planning
• Experience of inter-agency working
• Writing, implementing and evaluating care or treatment plans

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of and experience with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, systemic and family therapy
• Knowledge of child protection practice and children's legislation
• Strong communication and risk management skills
• IT skills, including databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems
• Ability to adapt and think on their feet in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check, paid for by the applicant

Other

• Alignment with the Trust's 6 Cs values and a commitment to person-centred care and continuous learning
• Access to transport or ability to travel to a variety of venues

Nice to have

• Therapeutic training to intermediate or diploma level
• Experience of working with students or learners
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Post-qualifying experience in NHS community CYPMHS

What’s offered

• Up to 3 weeks initial training through the Prepare to Care induction programme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
• Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria