Job summary
Are you interested in a career as a CBT Practitioner? Would you like to be involved in developing an innovative new service delivering support directly to the school environment?
Newham CAMHS are excited to be recruiting to 2 full time posts as Children & Young Peoples CBT Practitioners within the Mental Health in Schools Support Team (MHST).
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within Newham CAMHS Mental Health Support Team providing assessments and interventions in and around local schools. It is especially suited to CWP / PWP / EMHPs or those who have professional registration within their chosen profession, for example, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, or alternative therapies.
About us
The Mental Health Support Teams are funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the community. There is a specific focus on developing more access to helping and improving the general culture of emotional support within all primary and secondary schools including special educational provisions and PRUs. Working alongside community partners the Mental Health Support Teams will be fully integrated with community CAMHS and educational settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for confident CAMHS professionals who are keen to develop their skills in providing evidence-based interventions to children and young people within schools. You will have a demonstrable track record of providing collaborative and supportive interventions with children, young people, families, and parents/carers. The community served is multi-ethnic and culturally diverse and we welcome applicants who are skilled at working with the richness and complexity of this multicultural context.
We offer an exciting and dynamic environment where your ideas and career development will be valued. You will be supported directly by senior colleagues, and we will develop the service together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for confident CAMHS professionals who are keen to develop their skills in providing evidence-based interventions to children and young people within schools. You will have a demonstrable track record of providing collaborative and supportive interventions with children, young people, families, and parents/carers. The community served is multi-ethnic and culturally diverse and we welcome applicants who are skilled at working with the richness and complexity of this multicultural context.
We offer an exciting and dynamic environment where your ideas and career development will be valued. You will be supported directly by senior colleagues, and we will develop the service together.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject e.g. psychology AND/OR a registerable professional qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. medicine, psychology, social work, nursing) from a UK university or overseas professional qualification of an equivalent standard
- Evidence of continuous and relevant professional training and development (CPD), as appropriate with qualification period
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and behavioural needs.
- Experience of working with families, school and other partner organisation to support young people who may be displaying behaviours that challenge.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS, education or community organisation with a focus on social emotional and mental health needs
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary context
- Experience of working in a specialist or alternative school or education setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of early intervention skills and knowledge in children, young people and family mental health
- Experience of delivering group interventions and psychoeducation in person and virtually
- Basic computer skills: Keyboard skills, Outlook, word, excel, powerpoint, MSTeams and patient records
- Ability to recognise own limits and seek support re supervision as appropriate.
- Experience, skills and ability to liaise effectively with other agencies and professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject e.g. psychology AND/OR a registerable professional qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. medicine, psychology, social work, nursing) from a UK university or overseas professional qualification of an equivalent standard
- Evidence of continuous and relevant professional training and development (CPD), as appropriate with qualification period
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and behavioural needs.
- Experience of working with families, school and other partner organisation to support young people who may be displaying behaviours that challenge.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS, education or community organisation with a focus on social emotional and mental health needs
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary context
- Experience of working in a specialist or alternative school or education setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of early intervention skills and knowledge in children, young people and family mental health
- Experience of delivering group interventions and psychoeducation in person and virtually
- Basic computer skills: Keyboard skills, Outlook, word, excel, powerpoint, MSTeams and patient records
- Ability to recognise own limits and seek support re supervision as appropriate.
- Experience, skills and ability to liaise effectively with other agencies and professionals
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
