Job summary The litmus test of any local mental health system is how it responds in a crisis (Future in Mind 2015) Come and join our forward thinking and innovative CAMHS Crisis Intervention & Home Treatment Team.
Be part of a pro-active, responsive and friendly service and make a difference to Children and young people's lives at point of mental health crisis.
We are Black Country wide service consisting of 4 locality teams.
The teams consist of mental health, learning disability and children's nurses as well as social workers, Consultant psychiatrists and clinical fellow's.
We have an IAPT practitioner, youth worker, STR worker and each team has a Barnardos keyworker working with us to make up a fantastic multi-disciplinary team.
We offer a service 08:00-20:00, 7 days a week with additional on call duties 20:00-08:00 to cover the 136 suite when in use and the 24/7 mental health helpline for U18's helping to support any emergency contact outside of usual working hours.
The expectation is that you would undertake 3 on call sessions per month on a rota basis.
If you are interested in applying for this please approach Jay Eeles Service Manager/Clinical Lead.
We positively welcome applications from people who represent diverse communities.
Main duties of the job To direct and oversee the day to day delivery of clinical services provided by the Crisis Intervention/Home Treatment service which is inclusive of the Paediatric Liaison Service and the management of the CAMHS 136 Suite.
Ensuring that the Service Manager/Clinical Lead is fully cognisant of significant day to day issues through effective and proactive agreed communication.
To contribute to the clinical management of a team caseload of clients with complex needs, using CPA principles, evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which will be delivered mainly in the home or community setting.
To support care co-ordination within the Tier 3 teams and attends relevant team meetings on behalf of the CIHTT and ensures that issues/discussions are fed back to the wider team.
About us At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-caliber, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce.
One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.
The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and are lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country .
We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.
This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.
Job description Job responsibilities Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives?
Are you skilled in working with children and young people with mental health needs at point of crisis?
Do you believe in a patient focussed approach to care pathway development?
Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary team?
Are you looking for opportunities for career development and progression?
Person Specification Essential Essential NMC Registration or other relevant professional registration body.
Proven post qualification experience CAMHS/crisis or inpatient experience.
Desirable Mentor/CBT/DBT qualifications Car driver Essential Essential NMC Registration or other relevant professional registration body.
Proven post qualification experience.
CAMHS/crisis or inpatient experience Desirable Car driver Mentor/CBT/DBT qualifications