CAMHS Advanced Mental Health Practitioner - Assertive Outreach Team inEdgware inEdgware PUBLISHED 2 MAY 2024
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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, 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 you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
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
- 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.
Working for our organisation
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 you can thrive and succeed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines.
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area.
- Experience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- 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.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Self motivated, assertive and flexible
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Essential car driver.
- Willingness to drive for work purposes.
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first
50
applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD and Person Spec (PDF, 440.6KB)
- Functional Requirement (PDF, 261.8KB)
- Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 1.6MB)
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 you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
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
Working for our organisation
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 you can thrive and succeed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first
50
applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
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 you can thrive and succeed.
Job overview
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
- 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.
Working for our organisation
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 you can thrive and succeed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Training in one of the main therapeutic modalities.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching colleagues of other disciplines.
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area.
- Experience of working in an adolescent in-patient setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- 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.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Self motivated, assertive and flexible
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Essential car driver.
- Willingness to drive for work purposes.
If you have been unemployed for a period of four years or more, please give the details of your last employer and one character referee of your choice (not members of your family). If more applicable, references will be requested from your teacher or head of faculty. Please ensure you provide full contact details.
Vacancies that are advertised as Fixed Term Contracts will also be available as secondment opportunities for substantive internal staff.
Please be aware that your documents eg. Passport/NI Card, will be electronically scanned using Home Office accredited Verification System.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first
50
applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
All non-medical posts with the Trust are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Trust's satisfaction, your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Should you not hear from us within three working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at improving efficiencies within the NHS both to make costs savings for NHS organisations but also to save you time when your employment transfers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD and Person Spec (PDF, 440.6KB)
- Functional Requirement (PDF, 261.8KB)
- Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 1.6MB)
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