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Job Overview
We wish to appoint 2 Band 6 practitioners into our Cheshire West Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHST). Both posts are full-time and permanent. Applicants should either apply as a Childrens and Young Peoples Practitioner (CYPMHP) and therefore hold a core professional qualification and meet all other aspects of this job description or apply as a Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner or Childrens and Young Peoples Wellbeing Practitioner and meet all aspects of this job description.
We seek to appoint two enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are passionate about CYP mental health, with a demonstrable track record of CAMHS and/or MHST clinical and supervisory experience.
The Mental Health Support Teams are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people in the community.
Main Duties of the Job
The CYPMHP/Senior EMHP/CYPWP role for MHST will be to support the delivery of all interventions provided by Education Mental Health Practitioners and ensuring that a wide range of evidence-based interventions are used to support young people's mental health. You will hold a case load, support leadership and will be involved in the development of the MHST alongside the Clinical Lead and Clinical Coordinator, supervising practitioners and other senior colleagues in the service and within the borough.
Promote positive Mental Well-Being as well as Positive Mental Health. Contribute to the CAMHS multi-professional team assessing, delivering and evaluating the mental health needs of the young people accepted by the service.
About Us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
Job Responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified Post Graduate Certificate or above from a provider university as part of the CYP-IAPT programme e.g. EMHP, CWP or Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional)
* Professional registration with recognised National Body (BPS, BABCP) or Professional Registration with recognised National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England)
* Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional). OR Nationally recognised post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to EMHP/CWP
* Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Course or willing to undertake course within 12 months of appointment.
Desirable
* Therapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy
* Knowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice
* Working knowledge of Children related legislation
* Experience of inter-agency working
* Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans
* Experience of providing clinical supervision
Desirable
* Experience of working with Students/ Learners
* Experience of providing clinical supervision
Experience
Essential
* Significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field.
* Undertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning
* Undertaking Mental Health Assessments
* IT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems
* Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered
Desirable
* Post qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS
* Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered
Employer Details
Employer Name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Marsden House, Chester, CH1 3DY
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