Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, committed, skilled and forward looking practitioner to join Northpoint's innovative Calderdale Open Minds (CAMHS) service.
This
is a new post which has been developed to support our team as we continue to work towards service transformation and embrace the principles of Thrive Elaborated.
Northpoint is keen to increase the diversity of our workforce and young people have told us it is important to them that the Open Minds (CAMHS) staff team is representative of the local population in terms of factors such as ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexuality, and lived experience of accessing services themselves.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work closely with the Open Minds leadership team and will focus on 5 main areas:
1. Case discussion & consultation - supporting practitioners to assess, formulate and treat young people with mental health needs.
2. Partnership working - linking with specialist CAMHS and other key agencies.
3. Clinical pathways & service development - helping the team to integrate new treatment options, including on-line therapy.
4. Clinical supervision - providing CYP IAPT support and supervision to Open Minds (CAMHS) staff.
5. Therapeutic Interventions - holding a caseload of children, young people & families.
About us
Northpoint Wellbeing is a
charity which provides a range of services to promote emotional wellbeing. The organisation operates to high professional standards, is an accredited service of the British
Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and works to the ethical
frameworks of BACP and BABCP.
Since becoming involved in Calderdale CAMHS in 2014, Northpoint have helped to make mental health services more accessible for children, young people and families. We have also reduced waiting times, improved outcomes, and increased the range of support options (including digital treatment).
Staff find Northpoint a supportive and positive organisation to work for, with good supervision, an emphasis on reflective practice, and a commitment to staff development.
The Calderdale team are welcoming, supportive, and keen to deliver positive outcomes for children and families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of role: This
is a new post which has been developed to support the team as we work towards
service transformation as outlined in Future in Mind, Thrive Elaborated and
local priorities following consultation with young people, children and
families.
The
postholder will work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to provide
clinical support to the Northpoint Open Minds staff team. The job will comprise
of 5 key areas:
1. Complex cases. The postholder will support the Northpoint team to discuss,
triage, assess, formulate and effectively signpost and/or treat more complex
cases in line with the Thrive Elaborated quadrants of Getting Advice & Signposting and Getting Help elements of Thrive.. This may involve consultation, guidance, support, supervision, training
and advice.
2. Partnership working. The postholder will lead on case
discussion with partner agencies including SWYFT Open Minds, and other
providers within the Calderdale Open Minds Partnership, to ensure young people
and families are matched with services which meet their need and preferences.
3. Clinical pathways & service
development. The
senior clinician will work alongside the Open Minds leadership team to develop
Thrive clinical pathways which enable children, young people and families to
access support which is clear, timely and helpful. These will include new
aspects of service development such as digital treatment options, evidence-based
group work, parent/carer support, and CYP IAPT interventions.
4. Clinical supervision. The postholder will provide clinical
supervision to some practitioners in the Open Minds staff team (exact number to
be confirmed). The ideal candidate will have relevant supervision experience
and training, and will be eligible for and willing to complete a relevant CYP IAPT qualification
such as the 12 month CYP IAPT low intensity supervision training (or similar).
5. Clinical Interventions. The senior clinician will hold a small
caseload of clinical work. They may also deliver a limited number of assessments,
consultations, and direct therapeutic interventions to children & young
people. Some of the clinical work may be carried out alongside fellow practitioners
in order to model and upskill other team members.
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is important to us. The
caseload and balance of duties will be regularly reviewed with the Service
Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of role: This
is a new post which has been developed to support the team as we work towards
service transformation as outlined in Future in Mind, Thrive Elaborated and
local priorities following consultation with young people, children and
families.
The
postholder will work with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to provide
clinical support to the Northpoint Open Minds staff team. The job will comprise
of 5 key areas:
1. Complex cases. The postholder will support the Northpoint team to discuss,
triage, assess, formulate and effectively signpost and/or treat more complex
cases in line with the Thrive Elaborated quadrants of Getting Advice & Signposting and Getting Help elements of Thrive.. This may involve consultation, guidance, support, supervision, training
and advice.
2. Partnership working. The postholder will lead on case
discussion with partner agencies including SWYFT Open Minds, and other
providers within the Calderdale Open Minds Partnership, to ensure young people
and families are matched with services which meet their need and preferences.
3. Clinical pathways & service
development. The
senior clinician will work alongside the Open Minds leadership team to develop
Thrive clinical pathways which enable children, young people and families to
access support which is clear, timely and helpful. These will include new
aspects of service development such as digital treatment options, evidence-based
group work, parent/carer support, and CYP IAPT interventions.
4. Clinical supervision. The postholder will provide clinical
supervision to some practitioners in the Open Minds staff team (exact number to
be confirmed). The ideal candidate will have relevant supervision experience
and training, and will be eligible for and willing to complete a relevant CYP IAPT qualification
such as the 12 month CYP IAPT low intensity supervision training (or similar).
5. Clinical Interventions. The senior clinician will hold a small
caseload of clinical work. They may also deliver a limited number of assessments,
consultations, and direct therapeutic interventions to children & young
people. Some of the clinical work may be carried out alongside fellow practitioners
in order to model and upskill other team members.
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is important to us. The
caseload and balance of duties will be regularly reviewed with the Service
Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification relevant to the specialist field
- Membership/registration/accreditation with a relevant professional body
Desirable
- CYP IAPT qualification, such as a CBT diploma
- Relevant post-qualification training
- Supervision qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working therapeutically, clinically and/or consultatively with children and young people with mental health difficulties and their families
- Experience of assessing/working with complex cases, typically seen in Tier 3 / Specialist CAMHS
- Experience of multi-agency collaborative working
- Experience of monitoring performance & outcomes
- Experience of providing supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in a children & young peoples mental health service (CAMHS or similar)
- Experience of delivering clinical and/or line management supervision
- Supervision qualification
- Experience of delivering training
- CYP IAPT Supervision qualification and/or eligibility and willingness to attend CYP IAPT supervision training
Skills, knowledge and ability
Essential
- Ability to motivate, guide and support staff to develop
- Ability to provide culturally sensitive support
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to teach, train and provide clear consultation
- Ability to think clinically/therapeutically about client need
- Ability to write concise and informative reports and letters
- Ability to use and interpret outcome measures to monitor intervention effectiveness.
- Competent ICT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and multi task
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Well organised and able to manage time effectively
- Assertive and confident
- Approachable, positive and enthusiastic
- Able to demonstrate clear and inspiring leadership
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of CYP IAPT & the benefits of low intensity work
- Knowledge of CYP IAPT outcome measures
- Familiarity with electronic patient management systems such as IAPTus, SystmOne
- Awareness of relevant initiatives and frameworks, including Thrive Elaborated, Choice & Partnership Approach (CAPA), CYP IAPT and MHSTs
- Awareness of relevant data monitoring requirements
- Experience of developing clinical policies/procedures.
- Ability to mediate successfully/resolve conflict situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification relevant to the specialist field
- Membership/registration/accreditation with a relevant professional body
Desirable
- CYP IAPT qualification, such as a CBT diploma
- Relevant post-qualification training
- Supervision qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working therapeutically, clinically and/or consultatively with children and young people with mental health difficulties and their families
- Experience of assessing/working with complex cases, typically seen in Tier 3 / Specialist CAMHS
- Experience of multi-agency collaborative working
- Experience of monitoring performance & outcomes
- Experience of providing supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in a children & young peoples mental health service (CAMHS or similar)
- Experience of delivering clinical and/or line management supervision
- Supervision qualification
- Experience of delivering training
- CYP IAPT Supervision qualification and/or eligibility and willingness to attend CYP IAPT supervision training
Skills, knowledge and ability
Essential
- Ability to motivate, guide and support staff to develop
- Ability to provide culturally sensitive support
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to teach, train and provide clear consultation
- Ability to think clinically/therapeutically about client need
- Ability to write concise and informative reports and letters
- Ability to use and interpret outcome measures to monitor intervention effectiveness.
- Competent ICT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and multi task
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Well organised and able to manage time effectively
- Assertive and confident
- Approachable, positive and enthusiastic
- Able to demonstrate clear and inspiring leadership
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of CYP IAPT & the benefits of low intensity work
- Knowledge of CYP IAPT outcome measures
- Familiarity with electronic patient management systems such as IAPTus, SystmOne
- Awareness of relevant initiatives and frameworks, including Thrive Elaborated, Choice & Partnership Approach (CAPA), CYP IAPT and MHSTs
- Awareness of relevant data monitoring requirements
- Experience of developing clinical policies/procedures.
- Ability to mediate successfully/resolve conflict situations
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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