Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumberland Primary Mental Health Work Service has an exciting opportunity for 1 Senior Band 6 Educational Mental Health Practitioner to deliver the Be You mental health support team in the Central (Ashington/Bedlington) partnership of schools. This demonstrates our commitment to career progression of the EMHPs within the service, expanding our mental health in schools' teams.
We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified Senior Wellbeing Practitioner with 2 years of post-qualifying experience and experience of delivering IAPT low intensity supervision. We are interested in passionate Wellbeing Practitioners committed to delivering innovative ways of working.
The role will provide consolidated and enhanced clinical skills in the Senior Wellbeing Practitioner role, leading the co-ordination and delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and young people in education with mild to moderate mental health problems. The post holder will provide enhanced Systems Working Skills and a lead role in the service development. The role will involve the co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the whole schools approaches (EMHPs only) and school-based consultation models.
We provide excellent clinical, case management and peer led clinical skills supervision arrangements, training and CPD. We support a blended/hybrid model of working and ensure suitable travel expenses are provided to support in this role.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To provide consolidated & enhanced clinical skills in the role of a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner.
2. To deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems.
3. To provide enhanced System Working Skills.
4. To provide support to other professionals in their development.
5. To ensure understanding of relevant legislation for the role of a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner.
6. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership to shape a collective leadership culture within the trust.
Job Responsibilities
1. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills in helping children and young people access necessary support for their emotional/mental wellbeing.
2. Support and facilitate staff in education settings to identify and manage mental health and wellbeing issues.
3. Work within education and community environments to access specialist mental health services.
4. Demonstrate enhanced skills in low-intensity interventions for mild-moderate low mood, anxiety, and behavioral difficulties.
5. Practice evidence-based intervention independently with guidance and supervisory support.
6. Develop skills to enable children and young people to collaborate on their care plans.
7. Provide inclusive assessments and interventions that respect diversity.
8. Contribute to decision-making and accept referrals for children and young people.
9. Conduct accurate assessments of risk to self and others.
10. Support EMHPs/CWPs in signposting referrals for children with complex needs.
11. Engage in robust case management and clinical supervision.
12. Lead in developing clinical materials and training.
13. Coordinate and deliver psychoeducation and training to children, parents/carers, and school staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
* Basic literacy and numeracy qualifications.
* Postgraduate diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in education environment, including a Recognised CYP IAPT Low Intensity Qualification.
* Relevant training or progress towards the Senior Wellbeing Practitioner programme.
* Membership/registration of relevant professional body.
* Post-qualification training attended in an EMHP or CWP role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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