Senior Practitioner - Mental Health Support Teams in Schools

NHS Jobs; Hereford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Mental Health Support Teams in Schools to work with children aged 5-18. The post holder will model high professional standards and collaborate with schools and stakeholders to improve outcomes and access to school-based mental health support.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, treat and manage a defined caseload, contributing to service development as WEST evolves and expands.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and manage a defined caseload of children and young people.
• Deliver high-quality, school-based mental health support in partnership with schools and families.

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Mental Health Support Teams in Schools

The post holder will act as a role model within the team, maintaining high standards of professional practice and taking responsibility for the quality of care and service delivery. Working in partnership with schools and wider stakeholders, they will support improved outcomes for children and young people aged 5-18. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, they will hold responsibility for the assessment, treatment and management of a defined caseload, delivering high-quality, school-based mental health support to children, young people and families. WEST is a developing and innovative service, offering opportunities to contribute to service transformation and work across different teams as the service continues to grow. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.