CYP MHST Clinical Supervisor/Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD with bespoke training

HCAS Fringe where applicable

Job summary

Mind in West Essex is seeking a clinical supervisor to oversee trainee and qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioners within the Children and Young People Mental Health Support Team. The role includes supervising casework, delivering low-intensity CBT in school settings and coordinating with schools and universities on trainee progress.

The post involves maintaining high standards of risk assessment, reporting and record-keeping, with opportunities for CPD and professional registration

Qualifications

• MHST low-intensity supervisor qualification, or two years' supervision experience.
• Registration or accreditation as mental health professional, or registered EMHP/CWP with two years' post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and case management supervision to trainee and qualified EMHPs.
• Hold a small caseload of CYP with mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Deliver evidence-based, low-intensity CBT interventions in school settings for CYP aged 5–18.
• Support EMHPs to build relationships with education settings and deliver a whole-school approach.
• Assess referrals, develop treatment plans and monitor client risk; safeguard where needed.
• Contract supervision, review it regularly, and monitor staff registration.
• Embed outcome measures and enter records on Iaptus within 48 hours of clinical contact.
• Provide training, advice and consultation to education staff and other professionals.
• Liaise with schools and the training university on trainee EMHP progress.
• Attend MHST partnership and multi-agency meetings; maintain CPD and BABCP/BPS registration.

Skills

CBT for CYP

Clinical supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisation & time management

Education

MHST supervisor qualification or 2 years supervision experience

Tools

EPR systems (Iaptus)

Microsoft Office

Job description

This clinical supervisor post sits in Mind in West Essex's Children and Young People Mental Health Support Team, part of a national Trailblazer programme. The postholder supervises trainee and qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioners while carrying a small caseload and delivering low-intensity CBT in schools. The work spans primary schools, secondary schools and colleges, with training for education staff and support for parents and caregivers. Registration as a mental health professional, or as an EMHP with two years' experience, and an enhanced DBS are required.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical and case management supervision, including observation and modelling, to trainee and qualified EMHPs
• Hold a small caseload of children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties
• Deliver evidence-based, low-intensity CBT interventions to CYP aged 5-18 in primary, secondary and college settings
• Support EMHPs to build relationships with education settings and deliver a whole school approach
• Support EMHPs in assessing, reporting and managing client risk, including safeguarding cases
• Contract clinical supervision, review it regularly, and monitor and audit staff registration
• Assess referrals, develop treatment plans and work in partnership with CYP, families and educators
• Embed outcome measures such as SDQ and RCADS, and enter records on Iaptus within 48 hours of clinical contact
• Provide training, advice and consultation to education staff and other professionals
• Liaise with schools and the training university on trainee EMHP progress
• Attend MHST partnership, multi-agency and team meetings as required
• Maintain own CPD and registration with BABCP, BPS or equivalent governing body

What’s required

Qualifications

• MHST low-intensity supervisor qualification, or two years' experience providing clinical supervision

Registration & licences

• Registration or accreditation as a mental health professional, or registered EMHP/CWP with two years' post-qualification experience

Experience

• Autonomous assessment, treatment planning and adapted evidence-based interventions for CYP aged 5-18
• Clinical supervision and case management of clinical staff, including supervising safeguarding cases
• Clinical risk assessment
• Delivering low-intensity or psycho-educational interventions to groups of CYP, staff or parents/caregivers
• Working in a multi-professional mental health team or MHST, including in education settings
• Engaging stakeholders such as families, schools and Local Authority staff, and involving parents/caregivers

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of child development and psychosocial influences
• Competent in CBT practice and interventions with young people
• Routine clinical outcome monitoring
• Using EPR systems (Iaptus) and Microsoft Office, with high-standard record keeping and report writing
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS, with no criminal record that prevents work with the client group
• Valid UK driving licence or access to transport to visit sites

Other

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Nice to have

• Project management and excellent organisational skills
• Developing and delivering presentations and promotional talks
• Communicating clearly and effectively with a range of audiences
• Relationship building and motivational skills
• Implementing monitoring and evaluation procedures and producing accurate, informative reports
• Bringing a team on board with the task in hand
• Experience of working in the third or voluntary sector

What’s offered

• CPD with bespoke training
• HCAS Fringe where applicable