Job summary Redcar Getting More Help team Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are seeking to recruit a CAMHS Clinician - Social Worker to work in Redcar.
This post require candidates to have a professional registration as a Social Worker.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, forward-thinking clinician to work as part of our team - working with young people and their families with mental health challenges living in the Redcar area.
Main duties of the job The team is multi-disciplinary and provides specialist assessments, treatment and interventions for young people suffering from moderate to severe complex emotional, behavioural and psychological issues resulting in mental health problems.Experience of working clinically with children and young people with Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental needs is essential.The team is currently in a position to be able to help staff develop the knowledge and experience within CAMHS and offer additional training as appropriate to role.If you enjoy working within an experienced team who are passionate about supporting with children and young people's mental health, enjoy a challenge and have a flexible approach, then we would like to hear from you.
You will work as part of a growing team and will need to be confident in your own clinical decision making skills.
You will work with a range of professionals from a variety of different agencies including social care, acute care and a range of community and voluntary sector partners.
About us The trust is keen to promote learning and development opportunities for the right candidate we are able to offer a number of different developmental / training opportunitiesWe would welcome contact from any interested candidate to discuss more.
Date posted 13 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-TSC-080-24 Job locations The Ridings 3-6 Dalaro Court, Kirkleatham Business Park Redcar TS10 5RT Job description Job responsibilities The role can be demanding but also highly rewarding so you will need to be someone who is motivated, resilient and passionate about working with this client group.
An experienced CAMHS clinician who is able to manage their own caseload, with an emphasis on doing brief therapy as well as longer term specialist interventions.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification Qualification Essential Current professional registration as a Social Worker Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale) 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Desirable Leadership or management qualification.
Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy .
family therapy, CBT etc.
CAMHS Degree Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession.
Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups.
Experience Essential Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
Providing clinical supervision.
Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Desirable Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting.
Mentoring students on practice placement experience.
Leadership or management experience Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field.
Research and development methodology.
Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
Understanding of relevant legislation (.
Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding andits application in practice.
Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) Skills Essential Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children and young people, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Write reports.
Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings.
Use approved breakaway techniques.