EMHP OR CWP

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Under the direction of the MHST Senior Clinician, be accountable and responsible for a defined clinical caseload
• Provide screening, assessment, psychosocial formulations and interventions (e.g. psycho-educational interventions, Guided Self Help, CBT, solution focused work, systemic work and group support), and to measure outcomes for all interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in educational settings
• Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to the whole school community, targeting mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people aged 4 to 19 years old
• Provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability or any other protected characteristic
• Support professionals in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles. To liaise closely with other professionals including colleagues in the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service, YOUnited, Paediatricians, Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, school counsellors, Childrens Services and other voluntary agencies
• Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect clients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as required
• To provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and Family Workers) around mental health issues in children and young people in educational settings
• To work creatively with other members of the team to create training packages for teachers and support/awareness sessions for young people and parents/carers
• Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues
• To deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and teachers, conveying formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language
• To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons
• Conduct risk assessments, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including referrals to relevant secondary care services)
• To actively contribute to team multi-disciplinary working
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and/or adolescents
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also have an understanding of Safeguarding Children and Adults and Child Protection procedures
• The post holder will be required to work with young people whose behaviour is personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
• To support the rollout of further MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Qualified EMHP or CWP
• 2 years experience
• Experience working with CYP and Families

Desirable

• Registered Pracitioner
• Youth Mental Health First Aid Trained
• CBT Training/Qualification
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions (e.g. Systemic, Solution focused, DBT)

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of common mental health problems
• Ability to carry out risk assessments of mental health

Desirable

• Experience in identifying and managing mental health and wellbeing
• Experience in assessment and care planning

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Computer Literate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

Address

The New Horsefair Clinic

St Augustines Road

Wisbech

PE13 3AD

Employer's website

https://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)