Co-Design ACD Facilitator for Youth Mental Health

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS mental health organization in Greater London is seeking an ACD Facilitator to provide specialized support to young people under the Mental Health Act. This role involves leading the best practices for Advance Choice Documents and working collaboratively with service users and their families. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in social work or mental health and experience with children and adolescents. Join us to help shape the future of mental health services and promote a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children and adolescents in mental health settings is highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge of child-care and mental health legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of co-produced best practice for ACDs in mental health services.
• Support the implementation and accessibility of ACDs across CAMHS.
• Deliver staff training to embed ACDs into practice.
• Work directly with service users and carers to centralise their experiences in care planning.

Skills

Working collaboratively with young people

Knowledge of mental health legislation

Experience with children and adolescents

Cultural competence

Education

Degree in social work, nursing, psychology, psychotherapy, occupational therapy or related field

Job description

A prominent NHS mental health organization in Greater London is seeking an ACD Facilitator to provide specialized support to young people under the Mental Health Act. This role involves leading the best practices for Advance Choice Documents and working collaboratively with service users and their families. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in social work or mental health and experience with children and adolescents. Join us to help shape the future of mental health services and promote a person-centred approach.