Supervisor/Senior Wellbeing Practitioner in MHST - High Wycombe
This role within CAMHS aims to develop the role of Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) in the Mental Health Support Team (MHST). It represents an opportunity for clinicians who have knowledge and experience in using evidence-based low intensity interventions to develop their careers and support the development of this new, exciting service for young people and their families.
This is a fixed term 2 years contract, permanent role at end of 2 years subject to completion of training.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will supervise, develop, and support Education Mental Health Practitioners to provide guided self-help, low intensity, brief, evidence-based CBT and to deliver groups and training. The post-holder will work closely with senior colleagues to screen and triage all referrals. The role will also involve highlighting areas of need within the new teams and helping to develop the service and create quality improvement plans supported by, and in conjunction with, senior colleagues. The post holder will also hold a small caseload in agreement with their supervisor.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full overview of the main duties and role responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
* Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
* Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
* Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Qualifications
* Post graduate certificate in evidence-based psychological treatments (IAPT pathways) OR CBT training with extensive experience in primary care
* Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
* Psychology degree
* Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Experience
* Evidence of working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in an adult IAPT setting, or of working using low intensity CBT in CAMHS
* Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
* Experience of working in Primary Care Services
* Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
* Ability to manage own caseload and time
* Evidence of working in the local community
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.
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