Mental Health Practitioner

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Full time
Location: Chester
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Job offered by: NHS
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Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000.

This package is for anyone joining CWP in a clinical role at Band 5 or above, who would need to relocate to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply. We are looking for a team member to roll out a new initiative working with young people and families to prevent hospital admission. This pilot project, named the NOOK, involves developing and rolling out the service. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be part of a specialist children and young people's mental health team, providing intensive Tier 4 support and interventions for young people and their families. Main Duties of the Job

CWP (Tier 4 CAMHS) provides mental health services for children & young people with emotional, psychological, and mental health-related difficulties. Services are delivered through assessment for intensive support in a residential inpatient setting or a home-based treatment approach. A whole systems approach is utilized in assessing and offering interventions and support. You will work as part of a team on a rota basis, including unsocial hours, and be responsible for promoting and upholding CWP Trust Values. Your responsibilities will include undertaking the assessment of young people referred to Tier 4, coordinating assessments, recording findings, and communicating outcomes with relevant stakeholders. About Us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, including three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centered approach. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer various roles at all levels, making CWP the right employer whether you are starting your career or looking for a new role. CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and promoting equality and diversity. We offer up to three weeks of induction with our Prepare to Care program for all new starters. Job Responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values. CWP recruits people that demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviors in their everyday life. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviors, which include Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. Your application should reflect your understanding of these values. Person Specification

Qualifications

Professional Registration with a recognized National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England) Nationally recognized post-qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) Therapeutic Training to intermediate/diploma level Knowledge and Expertise

Demonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, Family Therapy) Knowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice Working knowledge of Children related legislation Experience of inter-agency working Experience of writing, implementing, and evaluating Care/Treatment Plans Experience of working with Students/Learners Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience

Significant post-qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field Recognized experience of working in an environment where evidence-based interventions have been delivered Undertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning Undertaking mental health assessments IT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office, and clinical systems Post-qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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