Job summary Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children? CAMHS are building on our offer for Looked After Children on the island, the psychologist will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, specialised psychological services to our island's most at-risk youth and their families. As a Clinical Psychologist, you will conduct highly specialised assessments, develop tailored care plans, and implement evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs. Your expertise will be crucial in conducting high-level risk assessments and managing associated risks, ensuring each child receives the comprehensive support they need. In addition to direct clinical work, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, social workers, and voluntary sector workers, fostering a holistic approach to care. You will also provide clinical consultation and supervision to team members, ensuring the highest standards of psychological practice. Providing training to the system in aid of supporting the young person. CAMHS is expanding its services to enhance support for the island's most vulnerable children. This includes developing and coordinating intensive multi-agency care packages and extending our services to children in residential and foster care settings. Your role will be integral to this exciting development, offering the opportunity to be at the forefront of service innovation and delivery. Main duties of the job Deliver a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service to children and families in the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team. This will involve providing highly specialised assessments, formulations, and interventions to young people and their families who are presenting with highly complex needs and presentations, utilising a range of psychological approaches and interventions. About us Whatever you want from your career, you have the scope to find it here. We foster a work approach based on mutual support and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to empower others. Youll find countless opportunities to learn, develop and grow a rewarding career where we recognises the importance of your personal and professional well-being. Across the Jersey public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where youre exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career. Jersey is just 14 miles (20 km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137 km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island. Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £73,304.59 to £80,567.67 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-24-0209 Job locations Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Job description Job responsibilities Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for young people, based on the use, interpretation and integration of complex data in order to formulate complex plans for psychological intervention and make highly skilled evaluations about treatment options Implement, monitor and evaluate a range of highly specialised psychological interventions for individuals and groups across a variety of settings and in partnership with other therapists when necessary, to provide high-quality, timely and tailored support to all clients. Develop and co-ordinate intensive multi-agency care packages and therapeutic interventions for young people and their carers with complex and acute presentations, necessitating intensive outreach, intensive client support and high-level risk management to ensure that each individual client receives the support they need when they need it. Deliver high-level risk assessments regarding risk of suicidality, harm to self and others for adults across a range of community locations, in order to make complex clinical decisions regarding level of risk and appropriate management of this, taking into account the young persons presentation and wider systemic factors. Provide advice and support to other professionals working with young people with mental health issues e.g teachers, social workers, workers in the voluntary sector, in order to facilitate a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to case management, formulation, and intensive care packages. Provide formal and informal clinical supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team Lead the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service through the active demonstration of good management and maintenance of a caseload, undertaking appropriate risk assessment and management and providing consultation and support to other professionals and policy/business planning processes, in order to ensure the service meets agreed protocols, legislative requirements and best practice standards. Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording and report writing, and preparation of materials to meet legislative requirements and to support the dissemination and understanding of psychological concepts and ideas. Carry out small scale research projects applicable to service development and carry out audits of service provision, to support the implementation of evidence-based good practice in the clinical work of the service. Be involved and support Line managers in service development and delivery of KPIs. Statutory responsibilities The postholder will have to comply with all relevant States Laws, such as the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989 and any other associated legislation, Standing Orders, Financial Directions, and other relevant Codes of Practice, in respect of managing the key project deliverables of programmes and costs through the active management of procurement, approval, financial and administrative procedures. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989 To work in accordance with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law; This role is politically restricted. The jobholder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving standing for election to the States or as a Parish Constable, or publicly supporting someone who is standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner. Job description Job responsibilities Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for young people, based on the use, interpretation and integration of complex data in order to formulate complex plans for psychological intervention and make highly skilled evaluations about treatment options Implement, monitor and evaluate a range of highly specialised psychological interventions for individuals and groups across a variety of settings and in partnership with other therapists when necessary, to provide high-quality, timely and tailored support to all clients. Develop and co-ordinate intensive multi-agency care packages and therapeutic interventions for young people and their carers with complex and acute presentations, necessitating intensive outreach, intensive client support and high-level risk management to ensure that each individual client receives the support they need when they need it. Deliver high-level risk assessments regarding risk of suicidality, harm to self and others for adults across a range of community locations, in order to make complex clinical decisions regarding level of risk and appropriate management of this, taking into account the young persons presentation and wider systemic factors. Provide advice and support to other professionals working with young people with mental health issues e.g teachers, social workers, workers in the voluntary sector, in order to facilitate a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to case management, formulation, and intensive care packages. Provide formal and informal clinical supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team Lead the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service through the active demonstration of good management and maintenance of a caseload, undertaking appropriate risk assessment and management and providing consultation and support to other professionals and policy/business planning processes, in order to ensure the service meets agreed protocols, legislative requirements and best practice standards. Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording and report writing, and preparation of materials to meet legislative requirements and to support the dissemination and understanding of psychological concepts and ideas. Carry out small scale research projects applicable to service development and carry out audits of service provision, to support the implementation of evidence-based good practice in the clinical work of the service. Be involved and support Line managers in service development and delivery of KPIs. Statutory responsibilities The postholder will have to comply with all relevant States Laws, such as the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989 and any other associated legislation, Standing Orders, Financial Directions, and other relevant Codes of Practice, in respect of managing the key project deliverables of programmes and costs through the active management of procurement, approval, financial and administrative procedures. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law, 1989 To work in accordance with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law; This role is politically restricted. The jobholder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving standing for election to the States or as a Parish Constable, or publicly supporting someone who is standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Able to demonstrate a range of information technology skills i.e. an ability to effectively use IT equipment and role critical software. - Able to provide clinical supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. - Well-developed skills for assessing clients in specialist caseload. Experience Essential - Strong relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders up to and including at a senior level, and especially to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients. - Able to understand and manage a range of complex facts or situations requiring analysis. - Strong problem-solving acumen. - Excellent communication; verbal and written. - Communicates effectively across all levels and media. - Ability to adapt personal style in order to influence others and gain support for ideas. Demonstrates empathy towards individual clients. - Supports the development of and shares learning with other members of staff. - Able to remain professional and effective under pressure. - Committed to continuous service improvement and also continued professional development for themselves and their team. - Self-directed and resourceful. - Flexible approach to work. - A minimum of two years experience of working as a Clinical Psychologist with young people and families with mental health issues. - Experience of working as a Clinical Psychologist within a competency framework. - Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. - Facilitation and tutoring of clinical staff and monitoring the caseloads of other staff. - Experience with routine outcome monitoring. Criteria relating to Safeguarding - Relevant training undertaken in relation to adult/child safeguarding. Knowledge of service procedures and protocols Desirable - Evidence of working with looked after children. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Able to demonstrate a range of information technology skills i.e. an ability to effectively use IT equipment and role critical software. - Able to provide clinical supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. - Well-developed skills for assessing clients in specialist caseload. Experience Essential - Strong relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders up to and including at a senior level, and especially to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients. - Able to understand and manage a range of complex facts or situations requiring analysis. - Strong problem-solving acumen. - Excellent communication; verbal and written. - Communicates effectively across all levels and media. - Ability to adapt personal style in order to influence others and gain support for ideas. Demonstrates empathy towards individual clients. - Supports the development of and shares learning with other members of staff. - Able to remain professional and effective under pressure. - Committed to continuous service improvement and also continued professional development for themselves and their team. - Self-directed and resourceful. - Flexible approach to work. - A minimum of two years experience of working as a Clinical Psychologist with young people and families with mental health issues. - Experience of working as a Clinical Psychologist within a competency framework. - Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. - Facilitation and tutoring of clinical staff and monitoring the caseloads of other staff. - Experience with routine outcome monitoring. Criteria relating to Safeguarding - Relevant training undertaken in relation to adult/child safeguarding. Knowledge of service procedures and protocols Desirable - Evidence of working with looked after children. 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 Health and Community Services Address Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)