Trainee Practitioner

This is firstly a training role within CYP IAPT. The post-holder will work in the Tees Valley Getting Help Team as part of a wider team of practitioners, delivering, with supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These may include psycho-education, self-help and work with presentation such as anxiety, low mood and anger.

The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service. The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of the service delivery model.

The post holder will primarily deliver interventions in Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, and Darlington, with flexibility required.

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting. To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services. To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards. To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies. To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties. Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes

The Junction Foundation, along with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, the Link , Alliance Psychology, Teesside Mind, and Changing Futures North East formed a partnership to create the Tees Valley Getting Help Service. By pooling our resources and combining our expertise, we offer a range of mental health support, to make it easier for children, young people and their families to find the help that fits their needs.

We provide a wide range of support, including working directly with children and young people, offering advice and guidance for families, and providing training and support for parents and carers, school staff, and other professionals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.
• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.
• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.
• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools
• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.
• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the…