Job summary
Each Clinician and Supervisor will be responsible for the low intensity clinical supervision of a small number of Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs).
This may include support to future trainee EMHPS to help them complete their year one training programme. The clinician and supervisors may also hold a client caseload and will be expected to participate in other activities including providing support and training to staff in education settings.
Main duties of the job
The main areas of the job will include:
Supporting school settings to develop their understanding of the MHST and EMHP role
Providing direct support to students, pupils and families at a higher level of need than EMHP support and/or working alongside EMHPs as necessary
Low intensity clinical supervision of EMHPs (if identified as meeting the requirements for EMHP low intensity supervision training), including support for trainees
Completion of EMHP low intensity supervision training to become a low intensity supervisor (if required)
Working in partnership with other providers
Please refer to the job description for a nore detailed breakdwon of the main duites and responsibilities.
About us
At Northpoint we take pride in our programme of work to enhance the health and wellbeing, and future life chances of our children and young people. We work with local partners and stakeholders to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
We are committed to supporting our employees in their professional development. We offer relevant post-qualification training and membership/registration of relevant professional bodies. We also provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Do you want to be part of the change we’re bringing to mental health support?
We are recruiting a Clinician and Supervisors to join our expanding Mental Health Support Team.
The roles will involve working across Calderdale to deliver high quality mental health support to children, young people, and supporting EMHPS/trainees through clinical supervision, skills development and informal advice and guidance.
You will join us on a permanent contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.
We are committed to supporting the right applicants to access training in low intensity supervision at a university in the north of England.
Why us?
At Northpoint, we are committed to supporting our employees in their professional development. We offer relevant post-qualification training and membership/registration of relevant professional bodies. We also provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
What you will be doing as our Clinician and Supervisor
You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality mental health support to children and young people in educational and mental health settings.
You’ll work with whole school communities, developing their approach to mental health.
You’ll be responsible for supervising practitioners delivering low-intensity cognitive behavioural interventions
What are we looking for in our Clinician and Supervisor:
1. At least two years’ experience working therapeutically or clinically with children and young people with mental health difficulties and their families
2. Experience in delivering CBT-informed practice and multi-agency collaborative working
3. A relevant professional qualification and a minimum of two years’ experience in a children and young people’s mental health setting post-qualification
4. Experience in delivering CBT-informed supervision at a low-intensity level/ or ability to complete relevant EMHP low intensity supervision training at an allocated university
5. Proactive, reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently
6. The flexibility to meet service needs and be well organised, able to manage your time effectively
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to teach, train and provide clear consultation
8. The ability to think clinically/therapeutically about client needs and improve services to increase efficiency and enhance patient experience
9. The ability to provide culturally sensitive support and supervision, and the ability to mediate successfully/resolve conflict situations
10. The ability to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with service users and their carers
If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people please click ‘Apply’ today – we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 8 December 2024
We may utilise digital interview methods.
We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working/job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the