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Senior Mental Health Practitioner CLA
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2025 |
| Location: | Cheney Manor, SN2 2PN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0343-25-0010abl743c |
Summary
Main Duties and responsibilities: Utilising analytical skills, specialist knowledge and experience provide a comprehensive assessment and formulation of the presenting problem considering the childs educational attainment, chronological/ developmental stage, inner world / emotional wellbeing, the mental health & wellbeing of the childs parents/carers, the family dynamics and environment, and the broader social context including school. Develop a planned short-term intervention utilising behavioural, cognitive, psychodynamic, and systemic perspectives as indicated by the formulation, the needs of the client and the evidence base. To supervise team members in the delivery of short to medium term therapeutic interventions to CLA, working independently which may at times mean lone working. To develop alternatives to one-to-one therapeutic work i.e., group work, play therapy To facilitate peer support with and for children and young people. To maintain confidential case notes and records in a timely manner ensuring that these are stored securely using the specified case management systems. To develop links to other agencies and services and have a good understanding of local services for signposting and onward referrals. To positively manage risk and recognise and pro-actively respond to child protection and safeguarding issues. Communication Be able to communicate and engage with children and young people appropriate to individual needs. Ensure young people feel listened to, feel in control, and are respected. Effective team communicator. Skills & Competencies required: An experienced and qualified mental health practitioner supervisor used to a fast-paced environment and supporting a team of counsellors. Experienced in working with children and young people across mental health settings and care placements and experienced in engaging the whole family / services also supporting the client. Confident in supporting / offering interventions to children and young people presenting moderate risk behaviours. Able to build strong therapeutic relationships in a short period of time. Positive and proactive to achieve the highest standards and outcomes in engagement with children, young people, their parent/carers and professionals. Adept in communication and confident communicating with CYP (Children and Young Peoples), their parents/carers and health professionals. Open, respectful, committed to equality and inclusiveness and motivated by new ideas and perspectives. A team player.