CYPMHS Therapist & Family Work Specialist

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

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