CYP Mental Health Practitioner

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Chester seeks applicants to enhance pathways for children and young people's mental health services. The ideal candidate will have a recognised qualification, experience with therapeutic interventions, and skills in managing clinical risk. Commitment to quality community care and further training is essential. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving lives in the community.

Benefits

Structured training programme

Flexible travel arrangements

Inclusive employer recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to manage clinical risk effectively.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Improve pathways for children's mental health services.
• Conduct mental health assessments and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Knowledge of therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR)

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Recognised qualification in relevant discipline (nursing, social work, etc.)

Job description

Do you want to improve the pathways for children and young people's mental health services? We are looking for applicants that have experience in evidence based therapeutic interventions, assessing and managing clinical risk, and with a willingness to complete further training and development. The Children and Young People's West Cheshire Mental Health Team consists of experienced clinicians from a variety of professional disciplines with experience of providing therapeutic input, managing risk/complexity and multi-agency working. We offer a range of services, such as assessment, therapy, family work, group work, consultation and training.

Requirements

• A recognised qualification in a relevant discipline, such as nursing, social work and allied health professionals.
• Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
• Knowledge and skills in applying a range of therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, or systemic therapy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills
• A commitment to ethical practice and continuous learning, A high level of enthusiasm and dedication to providing quality, community based mental health services to children, young people, and their families
• Experience in undertaking mental health assessments and providing interventions & formulations to address the needs of the client group
• Experience of working with children and young people who, due to their mental and emotional health needs, present with a level of clinical risk
• Experience of working under pressure and in a demanding, fast paced environment
• To have the skill to adapt and the flexibility to think on your feet due to the nature of your role
• Access to transport or have the ability to travel to a variety of venues as part of the working day

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.