Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner who has completed either the Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Postgraduate Diploma (SWP) or a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, to join the East Lancashire Mental Health Support Team (MHST) based within CYP MH East, Burnley General Hospital.

In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the MHST deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across educational and healthcare settings.

The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience of working within a child and mental health service and will join a multi-disciplinary team offering a range of therapeutic modalities/specialisms, including CBT, SFP and low intensity interventions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual, who has excellent relational and interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to working with children, young people and families.

Please note as this is a school based service delivery, the post holder will be expected to take the majority of annual leave in the school holidays, requests are at the managers discretion.

The successful candidate will work within the East Lancashire MHST and will join a multi-disciplinary team working across the colleges, primary, secondary and specialist provision schools across East Lancashire.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide outcome focused, evidence-based interventions, under supervision to children, young people and families/carers, in education settings, experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These interventions maybe on an individual one to one basis or through group-based interventions.

The post holder will also provide consultations to schools and support and facilitate staff in education settings, to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing, whilst also improving access to mental health services. They will also support schools in developing strategies/activities to promote emotional well-being and positive mental health to the school community.

In addition to working with children, young people, families/carers and other professionals, the post holder will also supervise, develop, and support qualified and trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners to provide, low intensity, brief, evidence-based CBT and to deliver groups and training. For the supervisory elements of the role, if not already completed, the post holder would be expected to undertake the CYP PT Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision Skills for Evidence-Based Psychological Approaches for Children and Young People*.

About us
In relation to service delivery, the successful candidate would also be expected to support the team lead and manager in the operational running of the service and further development of pathways of care. The role also involves undertaking some aspects of line management, as appropriate and delegated by the team supervisor/lead.

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Job responsibilities
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Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma SWP or Postgraduate Diploma CBT Qualification from an accredited training provider
• If not already completed, commitment to complete the CYP PT Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision Skills for Evidence-Based Psychological Approaches for Children and Young People*
• Accredited to a professional body (BABCP or BPS as an EMHP or CBT therapist)

Desirable

• Completion of a supervisor training programme such as the CYP PT Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision Skills for Evidence-Based Psychological Approaches for Children and Young People

Knowledge

• Knowledge of educational environments
• Knowledge of mental health assessment processes and evidence-based interventions
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to children, young people and mental health and of the CYP Psychological Trainings programme

Experience

• At least two years' experience in child and adolescent mental health services
• Evidence of assessing mental health needs, developing care plans and delivering appropriate evidence-based interventions with clear clinical reasoning
• Experienced and confident in delivering group work and group presentations
• Experienced in MDT working

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families with complex needs, additional educational needs, learning disabilities and neurodiversity

Personal

• Ability to regularly travel between community sites

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework

Additional information

• 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.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Burnley General Teaching Hospital, Casterton Avenue / Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact: Senior Mental Health Practitioner, Karen Sillett, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com