Job summary
Central CAMHS are seeking a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with a core profession, who is eligible for accreditation as a CBT Therapist by the BABCP (or equivalent) to join our team at a very exciting time as we review and work to improve all aspects of our service delivery, supported by significant investment.
Main duties of the job
Central CAMHS offers a service to children, young people and families. We provide an extensive offer to our local community including significant early intervention and prevention services, unscheduled care, an Early Years 0-7 service and a broad range of NICE recommended and other evidence based interventions. We are a dynamic and committed multidisciplinary team of Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Family Therapists, and CAMHS Practitioners with a range of core professional backgrounds and Assistant Psychologists. Significant joint working takes place with multi-agency partners with whom we have very good relationships.
We are proud of our commitment to supporting continuing professional development for our team Regular weekly peer case discussions, in addition to multidisciplinary team meetings take place.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to provide a specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy service to children and young people with moderate to highly complex psychological problems within the CAMHS service.
To liaise with and provide consultancy to other agencies and individuals in managing the needs of children and young people with moderate to highly complex mental health needs.
To provide supervision, consultation and training to colleagues in community CAMHS and contribute to the development of specialist provision within the service.
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of service policies and procedures.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to provide a specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy service to children and young people with moderate to highly complex psychological problems within the CAMHS service.
To liaise with and provide consultancy to other agencies and individuals in managing the needs of children and young people with moderate to highly complex mental health needs.
To provide supervision, consultation and training to colleagues in community CAMHS and contribute to the development of specialist provision within the service.
To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of service policies and procedures.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised core profession such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology
- Eligible for accreditation as a CBT Therapist by the BABCP (or equivalent)
- Clinical Masters degree or equivalent educational or experience indicating performance at masters level
Desirable
- A recognised post graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Further training and development in specific CBT approaches
- Training in evidence based therapies that may complement a CBT approach
- Training in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience of working therapeutically with children and young people who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties
- Experience of providing focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to this client group.
- Experience of working with families, carers and professional support systems
- Substantial experience in clinical practice post qualification or in therapeutic clinical practice.
- Experience of care coordination
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out comprehensive mental health assessments using effective interview, observation, review of records and relevant psychometric measures
- Able to identify a range of mental health difficulties and the factors that may have contributed to their development and maintenance
- Able to collate, interpret and formulate information within a CBT model to guide intervention and care planning
- Able to deliver effective evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to children, young people and their families with highly complex psychological problems
- Able to communicate complex and highly sensitive clinical information, orally and in writing, to children, young people, families/carers, and other professionals within and outside the NHS
- Able to demonstrate and teach CBT approaches to other professionals
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of a broad range of mental health disorders and their presentation within children and young people
- Good knowledge of family dynamics and the issues of working with families
- Expert knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including theory, developments and current research
- Understanding of child protection procedures
Desirable
- Good knowledge of a range of evidence based psychotherapies
- Detailed generic understanding of child and adolescent mental health and development
- Knowledge and experience of psychological research methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised core profession such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology
- Eligible for accreditation as a CBT Therapist by the BABCP (or equivalent)
- Clinical Masters degree or equivalent educational or experience indicating performance at masters level
Desirable
- A recognised post graduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Further training and development in specific CBT approaches
- Training in evidence based therapies that may complement a CBT approach
- Training in supervision
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience of working therapeutically with children and young people who are experiencing complex mental health difficulties
- Experience of providing focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to this client group.
- Experience of working with families, carers and professional support systems
- Substantial experience in clinical practice post qualification or in therapeutic clinical practice.
- Experience of care coordination
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out comprehensive mental health assessments using effective interview, observation, review of records and relevant psychometric measures
- Able to identify a range of mental health difficulties and the factors that may have contributed to their development and maintenance
- Able to collate, interpret and formulate information within a CBT model to guide intervention and care planning
- Able to deliver effective evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to children, young people and their families with highly complex psychological problems
- Able to communicate complex and highly sensitive clinical information, orally and in writing, to children, young people, families/carers, and other professionals within and outside the NHS
- Able to demonstrate and teach CBT approaches to other professionals
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of a broad range of mental health disorders and their presentation within children and young people
- Good knowledge of family dynamics and the issues of working with families
- Expert knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including theory, developments and current research
- Understanding of child protection procedures
Desirable
- Good knowledge of a range of evidence based psychotherapies
- Detailed generic understanding of child and adolescent mental health and development
- Knowledge and experience of psychological research methods
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).
