NHS
CAMHS Advanced Mental Health Practitioner - Assertive Outreach Team
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Job Description
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- To participate in CAMHS's rapid response to urgent cases including assessment, outreach work, monitoring of mental state and medication side effects, and liaising closely with clinicians involved with the case. To be able to utilise skills flexibly so that interventions can be planned and implemented for clients at home and in other settings.
- To independently and/or jointly carry out assessments of the mental health needs of children and young people within a therapeutic framework and to contribute fully to the care planning process.
- To provide a high standard of care for people in the care group in keeping with the philosophy and operational policies for the Crisis Team and in addition to the Trust's policies, practice and procedures.
- To conduct accurate risk assessments and management plans, involving the service user, carer, and any other individuals relevant to the care of the service user, and to ensure that this is well documented (on RiO). All this in conjunction with other team members where appropriate.
- To be responsible for negotiating co-ordinated rehabilitative care packages, in conjunction with other professional agencies and networks, prior to discharge from inpatient units back to the community.
- To take part in case conferences, review meetings and planning meetings as appropriate.
- To link resources and co-ordinate services for young people and their families experiencing disruption because of severe mental illness.
- Qualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with relevant professional body with a core profession (clinical/counselling psychology, psychotherapy, systemic family psychotherapy social work, nursing, occupational therapy)
- Relevant training or qualification in child and adolescent mental health.
- Relevant training on safeguarding and child protection.
- Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
- Experience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS, with proven track record of working with children, young people and their families offering assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk
- Experience of case load management.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines.
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area.
- Experience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS.
- Working knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).
- Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Teaching skills in clinical settings.
- Experience in family therapy processes. Experience in using CBT techniques
- Experience in setting up and facilitating groups.
- Knowledge of development in inter-agency partnership.
- Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Self motivated, assertive and flexible
- Essential car driver.
- Willingness to drive for work purposes.
- Qualification at degree level or equivalent and registration with relevant professional body with a core profession (clinical/counselling psychology, psychotherapy, systemic family psychotherapy social work, nursing, occupational therapy)
- Relevant training or qualification in child and adolescent mental health.
- Relevant training on safeguarding and child protection.
- Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
- Experience of clinical and risk assessment and treatment of children and young people across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Previous experience of working in CAMHS, with proven track record of working with children, young people and their families offering assessment and stabilisation during periods of high risk
- Experience of case load management.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines.
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area.
- Experience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS.
- Working knowledge in at least one model of therapeutic work (e.g. Systemic, CBT, SFT, Psychodynamic).
- Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Teaching skills in clinical settings.
- Experience in family therapy processes. Experience in using CBT techniques
- Experience in setting up and facilitating groups.
- Knowledge of development in inter-agency partnership.
- Specific knowledge of current issues for Adolescent mental health.
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Self motivated, assertive and flexible
- Essential car driver.
- Willingness to drive for work purposes.
Job summary
The post holder will be part of the Adolescent Crisis Team (ACT) in Barnet CAMHS for young people and their families. This is a community based post located alongside the Barnet Adolescent Service (BAS) offering outreach work to families with specific emphasis on children and young people with acute and complex mental health problems and who present with high risk to themselves and/or others. Home visits and outreach work comprise the main part of the work.
The post holder will be an active member of the integrated team providing short-term, intensive outreach and support to families and individuals in order to act as an alternative to paediatric ward admission, Tier 4 hospital admission and to support safe and early discharge from hospital.
The post holder will also act as a resource and support to the Barnet Adolescent Service (BAS) and offer some on-going therapy sessions to young people referred to this service. Barnet Adolescent Service is a specialist CAMHS team working with the more high risk and challenging adolescents (13-18) from across the borough of Barnet. This team has a particular focus on deliberate self harm, those from complex families who may have suffered abuse or trauma, hard to engage adolescents, and those struggling to manage the transition to adulthood.
Main duties of the job
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people.We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where youcan thrive and succeed.
Date posted
02 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
306-BEH-1921
Job locations
Edgware Community Hospital
Burnt Oak Broadway
Edgware
HA8 0AD
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Additional informationDisclosure 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
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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).
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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Edgware Community Hospital
Burnt Oak Broadway
Edgware
HA8 0AD
Employer's website
http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Edgware Community Hospital
Burnt Oak Broadway
Edgware
HA8 0AD
Employer's website
http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.