Job summary The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Camden are a well-established multi-disciplinary team that provides high quality support to children, young people, and families, presenting with mild to moderate concerns. Main duties of the job The role of Specialist Clinician and Supervisor includes consultation, assessment, therapy/intervention, supervision as well as service development, evaluation, and training. You will take a lead role in developing relationships with the school community, supporting the Designated Mental Health Lead with their Whole School Approach as well as providing advice, sign-posting and consultation relating to new requests for MHST involvement. About us This is a community-based post, with most of the work taking place in school settings or other community settings. The post holder must be able to work collaboratively with other members of the team, staff from other teams as well as with our allied partners across education, health, social care and the charity sector. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 260-TP-865 Job locations Tavistock Centre 120 Belsize Lane London NW3 5BA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate qualification as either a Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist (Doctoral level training and relevant UK Professional Registration (HCPC/BPS). Or as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist (MA/MSc qualification with full registration as a Systemic Psychotherapist with UKCP) Or Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with relevant UK Professional registration (e.g. BABCP) Or Appropriate qualification to be an existing CAMHS clinician at band 7 for example, clinical nurse specialist or mental health social worker. This must equate to a Master's degree in the relevant clinical area. Desirable Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field of mental health or social welfare and demonstrate significant practice. CYP IAPT Trainings, e.g. CBT, Systemic Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy [IPT], Under 5's, Parent Training. Other post-graduate qualifications in: CBT, Systemic Foundation and Diploma, Mindfulness. Additional training and qualification in providing supervision Additional Training in Group intervention such as Incredible Years, Solihull Approach, etc. Experience Essential Experience of undertaking delegated leadership tasks and supervising junior staff/trainees effectively. Experience of working with and within schools (primary and secondary). Experience of working with evidence based approaches to low mood, anxiety and behavior problems An enthusiasm for using Routine Outcome Measures. Ability to develop, manage and lead on outcomes data and data reporting for the service Desirable Experience of providing brief interventions. Experience of working with other a range of different agencies across health, education, social care and/or charities. Experience of working with Health Visitors, Family Support Workers and Social Workers. Skills Essential Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent mental health difficulties, their assessment, and current evidence based intervention strategies. Skills in the assessment of mental health for children young people and their parents. An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to convey highly complex and clinically sensitive information to family members of all ages, students and to a wide range of professional people within and outside the NHS. An awareness of current issues in service delivery within community CAMHS and other settings and an ability to contribute to service development. Ability to work autonomously, managing and planning own workload High level skills in working with professional networks and the ability to advocate for and advance the mental health needs of parents and their children. Ability to form excellent working relationships with colleagues and work flexibly with others in multidisciplinary and multi-agency settings. Skills in providing consultation and support regarding mental health needs to other professionals. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice. Ability to manage/supervise clinical staff (Band 4, 5 and/ or 6). An awareness of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children (child protection policies and procedures), integrated working and ISA (information sharing and assessment) procedures. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate qualification as either a Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist (Doctoral level training and relevant UK Professional Registration (HCPC/BPS). Or as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist (MA/MSc qualification with full registration as a Systemic Psychotherapist with UKCP) Or Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with relevant UK Professional registration (e.g. BABCP) Or Appropriate qualification to be an existing CAMHS clinician at band 7 for example, clinical nurse specialist or mental health social worker. This must equate to a Master's degree in the relevant clinical area. Desirable Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field of mental health or social welfare and demonstrate significant practice. CYP IAPT Trainings, e.g. CBT, Systemic Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy [IPT], Under 5's, Parent Training. Other post-graduate qualifications in: CBT, Systemic Foundation and Diploma, Mindfulness. Additional training and qualification in providing supervision Additional Training in Group intervention such as Incredible Years, Solihull Approach, etc. Experience Essential Experience of undertaking delegated leadership tasks and supervising junior staff/trainees effectively. Experience of working with and within schools (primary and secondary). Experience of working with evidence based approaches to low mood, anxiety and behavior problems An enthusiasm for using Routine Outcome Measures. Ability to develop, manage and lead on outcomes data and data reporting for the service Desirable Experience of providing brief interventions. Experience of working with other a range of different agencies across health, education, social care and/or charities. Experience of working with Health Visitors, Family Support Workers and Social Workers. Skills Essential Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent mental health difficulties, their assessment, and current evidence based intervention strategies. Skills in the assessment of mental health for children young people and their parents. An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to convey highly complex and clinically sensitive information to family members of all ages, students and to a wide range of professional people within and outside the NHS. An awareness of current issues in service delivery within community CAMHS and other settings and an ability to contribute to service development. Ability to work autonomously, managing and planning own workload High level skills in working with professional networks and the ability to advocate for and advance the mental health needs of parents and their children. Ability to form excellent working relationships with colleagues and work flexibly with others in multidisciplinary and multi-agency settings. Skills in providing consultation and support regarding mental health needs to other professionals. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice. Ability to manage/supervise clinical staff (Band 4, 5 and/ or 6). An awareness of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safeguarding children (child protection policies and procedures), integrated working and ISA (information sharing and assessment) procedures. 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 the 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). 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 the 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 Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Address Tavistock Centre 120 Belsize Lane London NW3 5BA Employer's website https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)