Senior Mental Health Practitioner - High Wycombe
Do you want to make a significant impact on young people's lives who face mental health challenges?
We're recruiting Senior Mental Health Practitioners to join the Buckinghamshire based team in improving services for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing. People with backgrounds working as Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers are encouraged to apply!
There has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS with this post based in our Getting More Help (GMH) team. You will make a positive difference to children and young people's life chances by delivering a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people, and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
Part-time opportunities will also be considered for this post.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans, and regularly review and adjust these plans to meet the evolving needs of young people and their families.
* Provide educational resources and practical support using evidence-based interventions, fostering a collaborative and recovery-focused environment.
* Identify potential risks, develop and implement risk management plans, and encourage positive risk-taking to promote growth and resilience.
* Offer clinical guidance, support, and supervision to team members, promoting best practices and continuous professional development.
* Participate in activities to improve service effectiveness, contribute to service outcome evaluations, and collaborate with team members to implement improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase the best of yourself when making an application, please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast 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"
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 apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualification
* Relevant professional mental health qualification as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker
* Current registration with relevant professional body: NMC, HCPC, BACP
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Postgraduate qualification in therapeutic modality, e.g., IAPT CBT
Experience
* Experience of being a Care Coordinator or managing a caseload
* Working knowledge of community services
* Experience working with children, young people, and families
Knowledge and further training/skills
* Risk assessment and management skills, particularly in relation to safeguarding children and young people
* Caseload management
* Effective communicator with patients, carers, and staff
* Knowledge and experience of a range of evidence-based interventions, i.e., motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and a psychological therapy (i.e., CBT/DBT)
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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