MHST Senior Wellbeing Practitioner

Job Overview:
Support Trainee and Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health difficulties To deliver evidence-based support for children and young people in education settings, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice, and knowledge of Whole School and College Approach to mental health Working with and within education environments to provide better access to specialist mental health services Supervise Trainee and Qualified EMHPs Practice in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Under the direction of the MHST Senior Clinician, be accountable and responsible for a defined clinical caseload Provide screening, assessment, psychosocial formulations and interventions (e.g. psycho-educational interventions, Guided Self Help, CBT, solution focused work, systemic work and group support), and to measure outcomes for all interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to the whole school community, targeting mild to moderate mental health problems in children and young people aged 4 to 19 years old Provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability or any other protected characteristic Support professionals in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles.

To liaise closely with other professionals including colleagues in the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service, YOUnited, Paediatricians, Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, school counsellors, Childrens Services and other voluntary agencies Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect clients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as required.

To provide consultation as required to other professionals (such as teachers and Family Workers) around mental health issues in children and young people. Contribute where required to the development of group work for children/young people and training for teaching staff, to include training and mentoring EMHP colleagues in order to improve the quality of the group work and training that we deliver.

To work creatively with other members of the team to create training packages for teachers and support/awareness sessions for young people and parents/carers Develop a local knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues To deliver psychoeducation and support to parents/carers and teachers, conveying formulations with sensitivity in understandable language To enhance emotional wellbeing and to promote or build resilience in children and young people through educational workshops, assemblies and PSHE lessons Conduct risk assessments and formulations, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including referrals to relevant secondary care services).

To actively contribute to team multi-disciplinary working. Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care to children and young people. Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. The post holder will also understand Safeguarding Children and Adults and Child Protection procedures. The post holder will be required to work with young people whose behaviour may be personally challenging and deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances To support the rollout of further MHSTs across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Supervision and Training Undertake appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis in accordance with the relevant professional guidelines and policies Provide clinical skills supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Trainee EMHPs.

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