Job summary
B6 Specialist Education Mental Health Practitioner (CBT training in year one at Derby University)
1wte (37.5hrs)
Based in the Dudley Mental Health Support Team (Reflexions) however working across the Black Country will be required dependent on the needs of the service
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to be part of the Children's and Young People's Mental Health Support Teams (Reflexions) across the Black Country and complete CBT training in their first year of the post and then go on to embed their skills within the team following qualification.
Main duties of the job
The Reflexions team can provide the opportunity to further develop work within the field of young people's mental health and wellbeing with a focus on development of whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing and the development of the think family approaches within the schools environment.
The mental health support teams provide individual interventions, guided self-help, parenting and whole school approaches. Working with parents/carers and teaching staff is also part of the service offer.
The post holder will be knowledgable and experienced in mental health problems and psychiatric disorders and will be expected to carry out in-depth mental health assessments including risk assessments where required. The postholder will also need to be the link worker between the team and the educational settings to ensure that children and young people receive the most appropriate care and interventions and well as being experienced in multi-agency working. Support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person will also need to be provided.
About us
The post holder will work in partnership with the Reflexions Team Leader and Clinical Lead to further develop the partnership working that is currently taking place between Education, Local Authority, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and other external agencies.
Applicants should be experienced in mental health at a senior level with the required clinical skills to support the Mental Health Support Team. Experience of recent working with schools and delivering mental health promotional collaborative work in such an arena is vital in order to be able to fulfill the role.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to network with other agencies such as Public Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups and Local Authorities amongst others as and when required. It is beneficial for applicants to have experience of managing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be prepared to complete the one year of CBT training with Derby University (starting 6th January 2025) and will need to have a core profession to access this course or be able to complete a Knowledge, Skills & Attitude Portfolio. Following course completion you will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of two years and become accredited by the BABCP.
This post is subject to an enhanced with childrens and adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
For further details please contact:
Zoe Gilbert, Service Manager for Mental Health Support Teams In Schools (Reflexions) on z.gilbert@nhs.net.
Closing Date for applications 17th September 2024
Interviews are planned for 25th September 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must be prepared to complete the one year of CBT training with Derby University (starting 6th January 2025) and will need to have a core profession to access this course or be able to complete a Knowledge, Skills & Attitude Portfolio. Following course completion you will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of two years and become accredited by the BABCP.
This post is subject to an enhanced with childrens and adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
For further details please contact:
Zoe Gilbert, Service Manager for Mental Health Support Teams In Schools (Reflexions) on z.gilbert@nhs.net.
Closing Date for applications 17th September 2024
Interviews are planned for 25th September 2024.
Person Specification
Questions
Essential
- Two Year's post qualification experience of working with Children and Young People in a psychotherapeutic capacity
- A relevant degree or completion of a degree level access programme
- Hold a core profession, as recognised by the BABCP (for example, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work) or meet the eligibility criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) electronic portfolio route.
- Access to a clinical placement in order to gain 200 clinical hours
- Access to a BABCP accredited therapist who can provide supervision, who can provide you with clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically in schools and colleges
Person Specification
Questions
Essential
- Two Year's post qualification experience of working with Children and Young People in a psychotherapeutic capacity
- A relevant degree or completion of a degree level access programme
- Hold a core profession, as recognised by the BABCP (for example, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work) or meet the eligibility criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) electronic portfolio route.
- Access to a clinical placement in order to gain 200 clinical hours
- Access to a BABCP accredited therapist who can provide supervision, who can provide you with clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically in schools and colleges
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
