Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated individual with an interest in improving the mental health of children and young people?
CAMHS have received significant funding and redesign, to adopt a new model of care which will support all children and young people to thrive. We are looking for qualified mental health professionals (mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and other allied health care professionals) with CAMHS experience to join our team to play a key role in supporting children, young people, families, and carers, using a therapeutic support.
CAMHS is a multidisciplinary team offering a diverse range of professional approaches including psychiatry, psychology, family therapy, nursing, and mental health practitioners. We work with young people and their families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
To improve the lives of children and young people with mental health and emotional needsthrough the delivery of services to promote recovery and well-being. In achieving this, to providea combination of case management, direct clinical/ therapeutic practice, consultation andsupport, supervision, and training.To work as a core member of the CAMHS team. To hold a defined caseload and provideevidence-based interventions and treatment plans for children and young people. To supportDuty and Assessment functions including completing initial assessments.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will need to work as part of a multi-disciplinary community CAMHS service which provides clinic-based outpatient services, outreach and liaison to support integrated practice and seamless service delivery for young people and their families.
- This will include contributing to the generic functions of the team as required by undertaking initial assessments, working as a Duty Worker offering a triage service to referrers and concerned professionals, responding to service users and parents, gathering and sharing information with partner agencies, and undertaking home and school observations as part of the diagnostic process in suspected neuro-developmental or conduct disorders.
- The post holder will undertake initial assessment of children and young people referred to the CAMH service using clinical judgement to sign post to appropriate services or to retain within the CAMH Service for time limited therapy or additional assessments or interventions.
- The Post holder will be professionally accountable and responsible for the direct care of children and young people, including assessment and provision of time-limited therapeutic interventions, in a variety of community or home settings.
- To carry own caseload and act as lead professional or care co-ordinator where appropriate.
- The post holder will take steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment (or consent from the person with parental responsibility), in accordance with emerging Jersey legislation for Mental Capacity and Fraser Guidelines, ensuring that children and young people who lack mental capacity remain at the centre of decision-making and are fully safeguarded.
- The post holder is responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk and will participate in Safeguarding Children strategy meetings and case conferences.
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of children and young people are maintained and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice at all times. Children and Young People accessing CAMHS have a range of mental health or emotional needs of mild to moderate severity (including issues relating to child abuse, domestic violence etc.), may have difficult family or social situations of relevance and may demonstrate behaviours that challenge at initial assessment or as a result of unexpected changes during a programme of therapy.
- The post holder will work with partners and stakeholders to identify and implement evidence-based universal approaches (resources, information and curriculum) that promote positive mental health/ emotional health and well-being.
- The post holder will provide face to face and telephone consultation/ support for children / young people and families.
- The post holder will undertake liaison with and onward referral to specialist services where appropriate.
- The post holder will maintain relevant casefile records in line with professional and local Department guidelines tom include recording activity data, service/ stakeholder feedback to inform and ensure ongoing service improvement and a quality service to schools.
- The post-holder will collate and record pre and post outcome measures and seek formal feedback on the impact of CAMHS input.
- The post holder will maintain an appropriate level of clinical knowledge through on-going professional development to ensure ongoing professional registration with the relevant professional body.
- The post holder will participate regularly in the process of clinical supervision.
- The post holder will attend team briefings and meetings to ensure knowledge and activity are strategically and operationally up to date
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will need to work as part of a multi-disciplinary community CAMHS service which provides clinic-based outpatient services, outreach and liaison to support integrated practice and seamless service delivery for young people and their families.
- This will include contributing to the generic functions of the team as required by undertaking initial assessments, working as a Duty Worker offering a triage service to referrers and concerned professionals, responding to service users and parents, gathering and sharing information with partner agencies, and undertaking home and school observations as part of the diagnostic process in suspected neuro-developmental or conduct disorders.
- The post holder will undertake initial assessment of children and young people referred to the CAMH service using clinical judgement to sign post to appropriate services or to retain within the CAMH Service for time limited therapy or additional assessments or interventions.
- The Post holder will be professionally accountable and responsible for the direct care of children and young people, including assessment and provision of time-limited therapeutic interventions, in a variety of community or home settings.
- To carry own caseload and act as lead professional or care co-ordinator where appropriate.
- The post holder will take steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment (or consent from the person with parental responsibility), in accordance with emerging Jersey legislation for Mental Capacity and Fraser Guidelines, ensuring that children and young people who lack mental capacity remain at the centre of decision-making and are fully safeguarded.
- The post holder is responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk and will participate in Safeguarding Children strategy meetings and case conferences.
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of children and young people are maintained and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice at all times. Children and Young People accessing CAMHS have a range of mental health or emotional needs of mild to moderate severity (including issues relating to child abuse, domestic violence etc.), may have difficult family or social situations of relevance and may demonstrate behaviours that challenge at initial assessment or as a result of unexpected changes during a programme of therapy.
- The post holder will work with partners and stakeholders to identify and implement evidence-based universal approaches (resources, information and curriculum) that promote positive mental health/ emotional health and well-being.
- The post holder will provide face to face and telephone consultation/ support for children / young people and families.
- The post holder will undertake liaison with and onward referral to specialist services where appropriate.
- The post holder will maintain relevant casefile records in line with professional and local Department guidelines tom include recording activity data, service/ stakeholder feedback to inform and ensure ongoing service improvement and a quality service to schools.
- The post-holder will collate and record pre and post outcome measures and seek formal feedback on the impact of CAMHS input.
- The post holder will maintain an appropriate level of clinical knowledge through on-going professional development to ensure ongoing professional registration with the relevant professional body.
- The post holder will participate regularly in the process of clinical supervision.
- The post holder will attend team briefings and meetings to ensure knowledge and activity are strategically and operationally up to date
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The role requires a professional qualification in a core health / social care profession e.g. first level mental health nurse (RMN), Social Worker or Allied Health Professional.
- The post holder will need maintain registration the relevant professional body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, UKCP.
- The post holder will need to demonstrate continuing professional development relating to child and adolescent mental health
Desirable
- A degree/diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (or equivalent qualification).
- A Post-graduate professional qualification/ training in an area demonstrably relevant to the post such as advanced training and experience in the use of one or more of the following techniques with children/ young people and families :cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT); brief solution focused therapy; family therapy or equivalent, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT, Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), a recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups.
Experience
Essential
- The post holder requires experience of working with children and young people across the age range (0-18 yrs.)
- Experience in working with children and families where there has been a therapeutic focus to the work undertaken.
- Experience of working within or with multidisciplinary teams.
- Significant experience working with children and young people with mental health and emotional needs in an education, community, or primary care settings.
- Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and their families/carers.
- Experience in clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice.
- Experience of working within a Stepped Care model.
- Experience of Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and the application of safeguarding policy in practice.
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years post registration relevant CAMHS experience working within a Tier 3 Community CAMH Service or similar setting.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision (or equivalent).
- Experience delivering training.
Experience
Essential
- The post holder requires experience of working with children and young people across the age range (0-18 yrs.)
- Experience in working with children and families where there has been a therapeutic focus to the work undertaken.
- Experience of working within or with multidisciplinary teams.
- Significant experience working with children and young people with mental health and emotional needs in an education, community, or primary care settings.
- Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and their families/carers.
- Experience in clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice.
- Experience of working within a Stepped Care model.
- Experience of Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and the application of safeguarding policy in practice.
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years post registration relevant CAMHS experience working within a Tier 3 Community CAMH Service or similar setting.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision (or equivalent).
- Experience delivering training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The role requires a professional qualification in a core health / social care profession e.g. first level mental health nurse (RMN), Social Worker or Allied Health Professional.
- The post holder will need maintain registration the relevant professional body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, UKCP.
- The post holder will need to demonstrate continuing professional development relating to child and adolescent mental health
Desirable
- A degree/diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (or equivalent qualification).
- A Post-graduate professional qualification/ training in an area demonstrably relevant to the post such as advanced training and experience in the use of one or more of the following techniques with children/ young people and families :cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT); brief solution focused therapy; family therapy or equivalent, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT, Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), a recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups.
Experience
Essential
- The post holder requires experience of working with children and young people across the age range (0-18 yrs.)
- Experience in working with children and families where there has been a therapeutic focus to the work undertaken.
- Experience of working within or with multidisciplinary teams.
- Significant experience working with children and young people with mental health and emotional needs in an education, community, or primary care settings.
- Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and their families/carers.
- Experience in clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice.
- Experience of working within a Stepped Care model.
- Experience of Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and the application of safeguarding policy in practice.
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years post registration relevant CAMHS experience working within a Tier 3 Community CAMH Service or similar setting.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision (or equivalent).
- Experience delivering training.
Experience
Essential
- The post holder requires experience of working with children and young people across the age range (0-18 yrs.)
- Experience in working with children and families where there has been a therapeutic focus to the work undertaken.
- Experience of working within or with multidisciplinary teams.
- Significant experience working with children and young people with mental health and emotional needs in an education, community, or primary care settings.
- Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and their families/carers.
- Experience in clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice.
- Experience of working within a Stepped Care model.
- Experience of Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and the application of safeguarding policy in practice.
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 years post registration relevant CAMHS experience working within a Tier 3 Community CAMH Service or similar setting.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision (or equivalent).
- Experience delivering training.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)