Senior EMHP / CWP / CBT Practitioner

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in London is seeking experienced CAMHS professionals to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people. The role involves collaborative work across educational and healthcare settings. Applicants need a demonstrable track record of implementing CBT-based interventions and must hold relevant professional qualifications, with a focus on working in a culturally diverse community. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £44,485 to £52,521 per year.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as CWP or EMHP required.
• Experience with diverse children's mental health needs.
• Knowledge of child protection guidelines essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Contribute to the CPD of trainee mental health practitioners.
• Supervise junior staff members.

Skills

CBT based interventions

Excellent verbal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

CAMHS Specialist / Senior CWP or EMHP

PG Diploma, BSc, or Masters

Mentor qualification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Job Summary

In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Newham Mental Health Support Team (Wellbeing In Newham Schools Team) is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.

We are looking for confident CAMHS professionals with experience delivering CBT based interventions who are keen to develop their skills in providing evidence based interventions to children, young people and parents both within schools and in CAMHS clinic setting. You will have a demonstrable track record of providing collaborative and supportive interventions with children, young people and parents/carers. You will have professional registration within your chosen profession, for example CWP or EMHP, with practical experience post‑qualification. The community served is multi‑ethnic and culturally diverse and we welcome applicants who are skilled at working with the richness and complexity of this multicultural context.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job: We offer an exciting and dynamic environment where your ideas for service development and your career development will be valued. You will be supported directly by senior colleagues.

A full list of Key responsibilities attached in the job description.

In addition to the applicants CYP mental health expertise the post holder will be expected to contribute to CPD of the trainee education mental health practitioners (EMHPs), supervision of junior staff, contribution to community development and attendance at education forums such as SENCO and DSL forums. The post holder will require a high degree of professional autonomy and self‑management and will be required to account for their professional practice through appraisal and audit.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification / Training

• CAMHS Specialist / Senior CWP or EMHP / CYP IAPT recruit to train candidates. Qualification in CWP / EMHP or equivalent field.
• Appropriate level of qualification for your profession e.g. PG Diploma, BSc, Masters.
• Post‑grad training or experience to support the needs of diverse children, young people and their families.
• Mentor / Practice educator qualification.

Experience

• Experience delivering CBT based low‑intensity, short term interventions for low mood and anxiety.
• Experience in working with children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and behavioural needs.
• Previous experience of working in CAMHS, education or community organisation with a focus on social emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience of working with families, school and other partner organisations to support young people who may be displaying behaviours that challenge.
• Experience of delivering evidence based Parent groups and psychoeducation groups.
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management.
• Experience of supervising junior staff members.
• Experience of working with a wide range of social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families in emotional crisis.
• Experience in working in a multi‑disciplinary context.
• Experience, skills and flexibility to contribute to and facilitate effective working within a multi‑disciplinary team setting.
• Experience of care planning.
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse inner city area including working with interpreters and awareness of the impact of race and ethnicity on a CYP experience.
• Experience of working in a specialist or alternative school or education setting.
• Experience of supporting schools to develop a whole school approach to resilience or through trauma informed practices.
• Experience in participation and co‑production.

Knowledge and Skills

• Evidence of early intervention skills and knowledge in children, young people and family mental health.
• Ability to deliver evidence based intervention for CYP, parents/carers.
• Experience of delivering group interventions and psychoeducation in person and virtually.
• Able to manage own time and caseload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation / teaching skills.
• Experience of therapy modalities suited to children, young people and their families.
• A working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines.
• Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
• Basic computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Zoom and patient records.
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others. Ability to recognise own limits and seek support for supervision as appropriate.
• The ability to empathise in a complex sensitive or emotional environment. Sensitivity to deal with distress, and aggression. An interest in developing in some area of expertise.
• Specialist clinical skills within specific therapeutic modalities.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and families with a high level of deprivation.
• A broad appreciation of the contribution of other therapeutic disciplines to a multi‑agency service.
• Experience, skills and ability to liaise effectively with other agencies and professionals.
• Knowledge of current development in children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Other

• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Self‑motivated, assertive and flexible.
• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours when required by the role to suit pupils.
• Freedom to act: Physical effort – confined sitting position (therapy); travelling within community.
• Mental effort – writing reports; planning teaching; concentrating for therapy sessions / clinical supervision; managing pupil distress. Balancing the demands of being a clinician in a schools environment.
• Emotional effort – dealing with families in breakdown; experiencing trauma and abuse; occasional patient complaints; conveying unwelcome news.
• Working conditions – occasional verbal and physical abuse; unpredictable clinical scenarios eg. distressed young people and their families; travel in community all weathers; based on different sites on different days.
• Working flexibly – This post will function across different education settings, CAMHS clinic and work from home and deliver virtually.

Pay

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year (Full time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 363-SS7667649

Job Locations

Newham CAMHS (Newham Schools)

411 Barking Road

London

E13 8AL

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer name: East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Newham CAMHS (Newham Schools)

411 Barking Road

London

E13 8AL

Employer's website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)