Job summary
We are seeking a Trainee Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist, offering an exciting opportunity to candidates with the
right skills and expertise to expand and develop skills and qualifications.
The Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological
Therapies Programme (CYP IAPT) is a service transformation programme delivered
by Health Education England and partners which aims to improve existing
children and young peoples mental health services working in the community.
The post available is a training role within The Junctions Children and
Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP
IAPT). The post holder will work under supervision within The Junction, as part
of a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver high-quality, brief outcome focused
evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to
moderate mental health difficulties. The training and service experience will
equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge and capabilities to carry
out their duties effectively within a well-respected and value driven
organisation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably
qualified and experienced person with the ability, commitment and passion to train
for a postgraduate qualification whilst supporting young people to rise above
lifes challenges.
Main duties of the job
To work to provide community based and school based
one to one and group support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and
young people aged 5-18 and their parents who have emotional well-being
difficulties and mental ill health.
To work with
families involved with social care liaising closely with social workers and
other professionals working across children, young people and family services.
To provide, under
supervision, assessments, including risk assessment, of children and young
people presenting with co morbidity of anxiety and mood disorders, self-harm
and suicidal ideation, phobias and OCD.
Make decisions on the
suitability of referrals, with the support of experienced practitioner, and
refer unsuitable young people on to the relevant service or back to the
referral agent as necessary or step up through referral.
To select a range of
appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families
experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties
and delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
Educate and involve family
members and other in work as necessary.
Attend multi-disciplinary
meetings relating to children and young people where appropriate.
Keep records of clinical
activity, collect routine outcome measures and children, young people and familys
evaluations. Contribute to the collation
and analysis of this data.
About us
There are a range of services within The Junction all working towards
shared goals and all focused on making a difference to the lives of children,
young people and their families, including:
Youth Employment Services
Young Carers Services
Youth Services
Children and Young Peoples Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health
Services
Children and Young Peoples Specialist Transport Services
We pride ourselves on being able to provide multiple specialist services
under one roof with each service interacting together to provide the best
possible seamless service to children and young people. We employ
multi-disciplinary teams of professionals with backgrounds in psychology,
social work, counselling, youth work and youth unemployment as well as other
qualified and experienced practitioners who:
Understand the issues
facing children and young people
Have the skills to
effectively support them
Can deliver outcome
focused interventions
We have developed a unique service delivery model to ensure that clients are
able to access a service that supports their individual needs. However, the ethos of The Junction ensures our
services do not work in silos, although we recognise the need for service
identities and separate lines of accountability to stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
To support vulnerable and disadvantaged children
and young people, with emotional and mental ill health, to rise above lifes
challenges, build resilience, andachieve positive and sustainable
outcomes.
The Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to
Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP IAPT) is a service transformation
programme delivered by Health Education England and partners which aims to
improve existing children and young peoples mental health services working in
the community.
The post available is a training role within The
Junctions Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological
Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post holder will work under supervision
within The Junction, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver high-quality,
brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young
people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The training and service experience will equip the
post holder with the necessary, knowledge and capabilities to carry out their
duties effectively within a well-respected and value driven organisation.
The post holder
will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the
education provider and work in service for the remaining days of the week using
their newly developed skills.
The
post holder will be flexible in meeting the needs of the service by carrying
out clinical work across the South Tees areas as the service requires.
SUPPORT:
Support will be provided by the Service Manager or
appropriate designated person who will carry out regular clinical and case
management supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
To support vulnerable and disadvantaged children
and young people, with emotional and mental ill health, to rise above lifes
challenges, build resilience, andachieve positive and sustainable
outcomes.
The Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to
Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP IAPT) is a service transformation
programme delivered by Health Education England and partners which aims to
improve existing children and young peoples mental health services working in
the community.
The post available is a training role within The
Junctions Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological
Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post holder will work under supervision
within The Junction, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver high-quality,
brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young
people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The training and service experience will equip the
post holder with the necessary, knowledge and capabilities to carry out their
duties effectively within a well-respected and value driven organisation.
The post holder
will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the
education provider and work in service for the remaining days of the week using
their newly developed skills.
The
post holder will be flexible in meeting the needs of the service by carrying
out clinical work across the South Tees areas as the service requires.
SUPPORT:
Support will be provided by the Service Manager or
appropriate designated person who will carry out regular clinical and case
management supervision.
Person Specification
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Essential
- Commitment to pursue Equal Opportunity and Non-Discriminatory practices.
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
- Holds a Psychology or other health/social care/ youth related undergraduate degree
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training and development as required within Job Description
- Demonstrable commitment to personal development
- Able to attend one day per week course
- Able to complete academic components of the course
Desirable
- Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
- Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
- Demonstrable experience of appropriate Safeguarding training
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of issues and challenges that vulnerable children and young people face
- Excellent people skills-Ability to engage, build strong relationships with children and young people to build trust, motivate and empower them to meet agreed goals and outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet the needs of children, young people and their families
- Ability to work with partner organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors and especially schools.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Understanding of the risk involved in working with vulnerable children and young people
- Understanding and experience of the need to have and work to appropriate professional boundaries
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
- Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills
- Excellent IT skills including competency in using Microsoft word and experience in using data base systems to record sessions and notes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Empathy and understanding of the needs of the client group
- Personal resilience
- Friendly and welcoming
- Ability to work in a developing service and embrace change
- Energy and Commitment
- Understanding of and Commitment to The Junctions core values
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience as a practicing counsellor/psychological therapist
- Good understanding of cognitive behavioural approaches
- Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
- Experience of working with a children and young peoples mental health service
- Experience of working in community-based settings, particularly schools, colleges and training providers
Desirable
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating outcomes
- Recent experience of working with a range of agencies to support vulnerable young people
- Experience of contributing to organisational development
- Experience of delivering presentations to professionals and young people
Work-related Circumstance
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend activities.
- Prepared to work in a non-smoking environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with people and other professionals
- Vehicle licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Essential
- Commitment to pursue Equal Opportunity and Non-Discriminatory practices.
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
- Holds a Psychology or other health/social care/ youth related undergraduate degree
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training and development as required within Job Description
- Demonstrable commitment to personal development
- Able to attend one day per week course
- Able to complete academic components of the course
Desirable
- Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
- Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
- Demonstrable experience of appropriate Safeguarding training
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of issues and challenges that vulnerable children and young people face
- Excellent people skills-Ability to engage, build strong relationships with children and young people to build trust, motivate and empower them to meet agreed goals and outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet the needs of children, young people and their families
- Ability to work with partner organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors and especially schools.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Understanding of the risk involved in working with vulnerable children and young people
- Understanding and experience of the need to have and work to appropriate professional boundaries
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to understand and respond to requirements of different audiences
- Excellent case recording, report writing and case presentation skills
- Excellent IT skills including competency in using Microsoft word and experience in using data base systems to record sessions and notes
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Empathy and understanding of the needs of the client group
- Personal resilience
- Friendly and welcoming
- Ability to work in a developing service and embrace change
- Energy and Commitment
- Understanding of and Commitment to The Junctions core values
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience as a practicing counsellor/psychological therapist
- Good understanding of cognitive behavioural approaches
- Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
- Experience of working with a children and young peoples mental health service
- Experience of working in community-based settings, particularly schools, colleges and training providers
Desirable
- Experience of working in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating outcomes
- Recent experience of working with a range of agencies to support vulnerable young people
- Experience of contributing to organisational development
- Experience of delivering presentations to professionals and young people
Work-related Circumstance
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend activities.
- Prepared to work in a non-smoking environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries and appropriate relationships with people and other professionals
- Vehicle licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
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.