Job summary TheCAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Support Worker,plays a crucial role in ensuring that young people and their families have a clear understanding of their treatment plans and receive the necessary support to engage in the therapeutic process.The postholders responsibilities will include conducting Session 0, which occurs after the initial assessment and treatment plan formulation by a practitioner.They will meet with children and young people (CYP) and their families (if appropriate), help them understand their care plans, and address any barriers to engagement in treatment.It's important to note that this role does not require qualification as a therapist.
Main duties of the job Session 0 Engagement: Meet with the young person and their family (if applicable) to explain and discuss the treatment plan that has been formulated by the practitioner.
Ensure that the CYP and their family fully comprehend the plan's goals and components.Barriers to Engagement: Identify and address any obstacles that may hinder the CYP's participation in treatment.
Provide guidance and support to mitigate these barriers, which could include addressing concerns, fears, or logistical challenges.Introduction of Psychoeducation E-Platform: Familiarize the CYP and their family with the psychoeducation e-platform.
Explain how it can be used to access additional resources, information, and support that complements their treatment.Booking Treatment Slots: Assist in scheduling the CYP's course of treatment.
Ensure that the first available and accessible slots are booked, considering the individual's needs and preferences.Co-facilitationPractitioner-Led Treatment Programs: Collaborate with other team members to co-facilitate treatment programs designed to address the mental health needs of young people.
Work closely with practitioners to implement treatment plans effectivelyEvidence-Based Parenting Programs: Assist in delivering evidence-based parenting programs that provide guidance and support to parents and caregivers.
These programs aim to enhance parenting skills and improve family dynamics.
About us About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.
We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
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If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit Job description Job responsibilities As aCAMHS Support Worker, you will be part of our valued team in Essex, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including- Salary from £22,369with group pension Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission.The Ideal Candidate A relevant educational background or experience in a mental health or support role.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, patience, and the ability to build rapport with young people and their families.
Organisational skills for coordinating treatment schedules and addressing logistical concerns.
Understanding of the CAMHS system and the components of treatment plans.
The ability to explain complex information in an accessible manner.
Team Player: Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and volunteers.This role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate the availability of young clients and their families and will involve evening and weekend activitiesThe work primarily takes place in a clinical or office setting, and the support worker will often interact directly with CYP and their familiesDriving License: A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel to different locations, including schools and partner organisations.For more information please contactAngela Mooney at Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site