Job summary
City & Hackney CAMHS
Band 6 Clinical Associate in Psychology/Senior Well Being Practitioner
Full Time - Fixed Term 12 Month Maternity leave Cover
To apply learning from undertaking additional training as a Clinical Associate in Psychology or as a Senior Well-being Practitioner, including:
- Application of Professional Clinical Practice
- Assessment, formulation and intervention
- Application of research approaches and applied statistics in health settings (if appropriate
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide psychological interventions to service users in the Mental Health Support Team in Schools (MHST) in City & Hackney CAMHS.under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
The post holder will work with people who use our services to develop a shared understanding of the complex issues the person is facing, how they cope and the impact this has on their mental, physical health and well-being and those around them (psychological assessment and formulation). They will explore social, psychological, therapies and other potential options which may improve health outcomes and help them achieve agreed goals. Psychological based provision is offered to the local/identified population at the individual, group, parent and family level through to teams, systems and community level.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
** FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED**
The postholder would be expected to work closely with experts-by-experience, local communities, Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprises, to co-produce and co-develop services. The post holder will primarily be involved in partnership working, liaising with various stakeholders in the system, e.g. GPs, primary and secondary care mental health services, schools and colleges and the 3rd sector. The post holder will also be involved in raising the awareness of the complexity of the health and social challenges many people face and the impact this has on mental health & well-being and vice versa. A key aim of the service is to help young people and their families build resilience and feel more connected to their community, and to instill a sense of belonging.
The post holder will provide psychological assessments, psychological formulations and deliver psychological interventions to the communities we serve. Psychological based provision is offered within a range of theoretical models with an emphasis on systemic and ecological models.
Job description
Job responsibilities
** FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED**
The postholder would be expected to work closely with experts-by-experience, local communities, Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprises, to co-produce and co-develop services. The post holder will primarily be involved in partnership working, liaising with various stakeholders in the system, e.g. GPs, primary and secondary care mental health services, schools and colleges and the 3rd sector. The post holder will also be involved in raising the awareness of the complexity of the health and social challenges many people face and the impact this has on mental health & well-being and vice versa. A key aim of the service is to help young people and their families build resilience and feel more connected to their community, and to instill a sense of belonging.
The post holder will provide psychological assessments, psychological formulations and deliver psychological interventions to the communities we serve. Psychological based provision is offered within a range of theoretical models with an emphasis on systemic and ecological models.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Apprenticeship in Clinical Associate in Psychology or Senior Well-being Practitioner training.
- An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, (Class 2.2 or higher)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year's experience as a qualified EMHP/CWP ideally in East London.
- Knowledge of City & Hackney's CAMHS Alliance services.
Knowledge
Essential
- oGood understanding and ability to apply functional analysis to presenting problems - including their development and maintenance
- oBasic understanding of mental health issues in young people and approaches to treatment and intervention
Skills
Essential
- oStrong ability to engage with a variety of services and community partners and stakeholders, and to expand existing networks
- oDemonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and active listening skills with service users, carers, staff and community partners
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Apprenticeship in Clinical Associate in Psychology or Senior Well-being Practitioner training.
- An approved qualification in psychology conferring eligibility for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society, (Class 2.2 or higher)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year's experience as a qualified EMHP/CWP ideally in East London.
- Knowledge of City & Hackney's CAMHS Alliance services.
Knowledge
Essential
- oGood understanding and ability to apply functional analysis to presenting problems - including their development and maintenance
- oBasic understanding of mental health issues in young people and approaches to treatment and intervention
Skills
Essential
- oStrong ability to engage with a variety of services and community partners and stakeholders, and to expand existing networks
- oDemonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and active listening skills with service users, carers, staff and community partners
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.
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).
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.
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).
