Job summary
SET CAMHS (Southend, Essex and Thurrock CAMHS) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic CAMHS Crisis Mental Health Worker within the West Essex locality of Harlow.
This post is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN's), Occupational Therapists (OT), Social Workers, Counsellors, Psychotherapistsand PsychologicalTherapists and those with experience in working with children and young people who experience mental health difficulties-this can include counselling, working with charities or within educational settings with a focus on pastoral support. Any experience of working with LAC children or those with complex needs would be advantageous. The post holder will be responsible for providing intervention and support to young people experiencing a mental health crisis with the support of a multi-disciplinary team, this could include offering follow-up support to young people and their families after presenting at A&E with attempts to harm themselves.
The post holder will benefit from being part of a friendly, supportive, dynamic and developing service based within Essex. The successful candidate will work alongside highly motivated colleagues and have access to effective supervision, both individually and group formats, and be supported with CPD requirements through relevant training. There will also be additional training and development opportunities as the service grows and develops.
Main duties of the job
- Experienced in the delivery of therapy/Support to people experiencing acute mental health crisis in both community & hospital settings
- Experienced in assessing and managing clinical risk, drawing on dynamic case formulation skills & working collaboratively with service users to agree their treatment & safety plans
- Have an awareness of evidence-based approaches to therapy (including DBT/CBT/Systemic & Creative therapies). Or have experience in working with CAMHS /children's mental health services and providing interventions.
- Having knowledge, of the legal frameworks which relate to the care & treatment of children and young people, with particular reference to Children Act 1989, Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007)
- The candidate will possess the ability to work independently as well as being a collaborative & supportive member of the Multidisciplinary Team, & have an understanding and appreciation of the networks that surround young people in a modern age, especially in relation to mental health & mental health crisis.
- Are flexible in practice & approach & able to carry out high quality Assessments of risk & deliver talking therapy & aforementioned evidence-based informed interventions in a variety of settings.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
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Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for candidates who have enthusiasm and passion for meeting the needs of young people in crisis and supporting the families who support them, being able to respond calmly to risk, as well as being adaptable, creative & engaging, working independently, and understanding the relevance of team working.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for candidates who have enthusiasm and passion for meeting the needs of young people in crisis and supporting the families who support them, being able to respond calmly to risk, as well as being adaptable, creative & engaging, working independently, and understanding the relevance of team working.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
CAMHS Experience
Essential
- Working with children and young people who experience emotional and mental health concerns
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of using routine outcome measures and psychometric tests
- Work with children, young people and their families with mental health problems and/or disabilities
mental health experience
Essential
- have provided therapeutic intervention for mental health
Desirable
- experinec of working in a mental health setting
- experience of working with different mental health presentations
- expereince of working in multi-disciplinary mental health teams
Person Specification
CAMHS Experience
Essential
- Working with children and young people who experience emotional and mental health concerns
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
Desirable
- Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
- Experience of using routine outcome measures and psychometric tests
- Work with children, young people and their families with mental health problems and/or disabilities
mental health experience
Essential
- have provided therapeutic intervention for mental health
Desirable
- experinec of working in a mental health setting
- experience of working with different mental health presentations
- expereince of working in multi-disciplinary mental health teams
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).
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).
