Job summaryThis is firstly a training role within CYP IAPT. The post-holder will work within the Tees Valley Getting Help Team as part of a wider team of practitioners, delivering, with supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence--based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These may include psycho-education, self-help and work with presentation such as anxiety, low mood and anger. The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.
The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of schools referral delivery model.
Main duties of the jobTo provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
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 select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools
About usThe Junction Foundation, along with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, The Link, Alliance Psychology, Teesside Mind, and Changing Futures North East formed a partnership to create the Tees Valley Getting Help Service. By pooling our resources and combining our expertise, we offer a range of mental health support, to make it easier for children, young people and their families to find the help that fits their needs. We provide a wide range of support, including working directly with children and young people, offering advice and guidance for families, and providing training and support for parents and carers, school staff, and other professionals.
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of schools referral delivery model.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
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 select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools
To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.
To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.
Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.
Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.
Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.
Training and SupervisionAttend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.
Apply learning from the training programme to practice
Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.
Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.
Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.
Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.
Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice
Partnership WorkingTo create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.
To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CAMHS and support the development of pathways of support.
SafeguardingResponsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.
Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.
Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.
To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.
A Professional and Ethical ServiceTo maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS
To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development
To undertake clinical supervision and case management in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP
To work within GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.
To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.
To adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.
This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role.
Person SpecificationCase Management & Line Management- Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions.
- Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services.
Qualifications- Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)
Desirable- Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
- Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
- Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
Clinical Supervision & Case Management- Shows responsibility for continuous professional development
- Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management
Child Protection & Safeguarding- A clear understanding of LSCB policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people
Experience- Experience of working with children and young people
Desirable- Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
- Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
- Demonstrates an understanding of The Junction Foundation service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
- Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
- Experience of working within educational establishments
Partnership Working- Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
- Strong working relationships with school leadership teams to support and maintain contracts
- Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within The Junction Foundation and partnership
Theraputic Practice- Demonstrates and understanding of assessment and risk
- Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements
- Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
- Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health
Desirable- Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with low-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of The Junction Foundation model and integrate within practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role. 