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Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Therapeutic Practitioner

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced professional to join the Northpoint Open Minds (CAMHS) team as a therapeutic practitioner, delivering mental health support to children, young people and their parents/carers across Calderdale.

Main duties of the job

We work across community settings and strive to place the young person at the centre of care planning. Due to an expansion of the service, we have a full-time permanent position available.

About us

Open Minds (CAMHS) is delivered in partnership between Northpoint and South West Yorkshire Partnership Trust (SWYPT). We work as part of the wider Open Minds partnership, which is a network of statutory and voluntary organisations delivering mental health and emotional wellbeing services for children and young people.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,860 to £42,390 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

LA958715HalTP

Job locations

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 1TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will bring experience of delivering interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. We are looking for individuals who are person-centred in their approach and can use their skills creatively in a demanding environment.

The principal areas of the post include:

  1. Assess the strengths and needs of children, young people and their parents/carers.
  2. Support children, young people and their parents/carers to access community-based services and self-help resources.
  3. Deliver short-term, evidence-based treatment which involves working with service users to help them identify their goals, measure progress, and celebrate success.
  4. Work alongside/provide support to partner agencies, including schools, specialist CAMHS, third sector providers and universal services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will bring experience of delivering interventions for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. We are looking for individuals who are person-centred in their approach and can use their skills creatively in a demanding environment.

The principal areas of the post include:

  1. Assess the strengths and needs of children, young people and their parents/carers.
  2. Support children, young people and their parents/carers to access community-based services and self-help resources.
  3. Deliver short-term, evidence-based treatment which involves working with service users to help them identify their goals, measure progress, and celebrate success.
  4. Work alongside/provide support to partner agencies, including schools, specialist CAMHS, third sector providers and universal services.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant professional qualification OR a relevant therapeutic qualification

Desirable

  • Relevant post-qualification training
Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant professional qualification OR a relevant therapeutic qualification

Desirable

  • Relevant post-qualification training

Disclosure 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure 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.

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

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 1TA


Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 1TA


Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Therapeutic Services Manager

Joanna Marshall

Recruitment@northpoint.org.uk

07548837488

Details

Date posted

19 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,860 to £42,390 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

LA958715HalTP

Job locations

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 1TA


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