About this role
Job summary
We are excited to recruit a qualified HI CBT Practitioner to deliver, with clinical supervision, high-quality, outcome-focused, evidence-based CBT interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression within our newly formed partnership, the Tees Valley Getting Help Service (TVGH).
The new service is delivered by Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) and key partners Alliance Psychological Services, The Link CIC, Teesside Mind, Changing Futures North East, and The Junction Foundation under one service. This approach makes it simpler for children, young people, and their families to access advice and early support, and for partners to make requests for help when needed.
Main duties of the job
The service builds on the support currently available for children and young people by providing earlier mental health support when difficulties arise. It offers children, young people, and their families a range of evidence-based advice, support, and signposting, helping ensure we get it right the first time.
The post holder will primarily deliver interventions in Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, and Darlington, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the service by undertaking clinical work across the South Tees area as required.
This role is employed by Teesside Mind providing employment support whilst the day to day operational responsibility and support is provided by The Link CIC.
About us
Were proud to have directly helped 27,000 local people this last year, more than weve ever supported. Weve been working in local communities to improve mental health and wellbeing for 30 years and during that time our support has evolved, enabling us to help people in new and impactful ways.
We believe everyone has the right to enjoy good mental health and our team of trusted professionals provide expert support to help people lead full and happy lives. Whats more, we campaign locally to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of what good mental health looks like.
Ours is a vibrant organisation to work for and our staff are our most important asset. We know just how important the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace are. So, it's only natural that our people and our culture are at the heart of all we do. Staff wellbeing is a high priority for us and we take great care and pride in making sure that everyone who works with us feels valued and supported. We're dedicated, friendly and open, working together to improve the lives of local people experiencing mental health problems.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a range of therapeutic interventions
To provide assessments, including risk and safety assessments, of children and young people presenting with comorbid anxiety and mood disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation, phobias, and OCD.To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions, in collaboration with children, young people, and their families, for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in community and school-based settings.To work within appropriate time frameworks.To educate and involve family members and others in the work as necessary.To make appropriate onward referrals following assessment for children and young people requiring additional services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.To attend multidisciplinary meetings relating tochildren and young people where appropriate.To maintain clients confidentiality in line with agreed guidelines.To work as a member of the Tees Valley Getting Help Service Team
To work as an active member of the Tees Valley Getting Help Service Team, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.To create and maintain effective working relationships within the Tees Valley Getting Help Service team, and with colleagues across partner organisations.To offer advice, consultation, and support to members of the wider workforce, including education staff, primary care professionals, GPs, and other health professionals, on children and young peoples mental health and appropriate referral pathways.To liaise effectively with key stakeholders across health, education, primary and secondary care, local authorities, and voluntary and community sector organisations to support coordinated care for children, young people, and families.To attend and actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and service development meetings, providing reports and updates as required.To support the development, delivery, and promotion of the Tees Valley Getting Help Service, contributing to service improvement, innovation, and the achievement of service outcomes.To provide a professional and ethical service
To maintain appropriate and accurate records, including assessments, clinical activity, routine outcome measures, and feedback from children, young people, and their families.To maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation in line with NHS, Trust, and service governance standards.To explore and evaluate clinical treatments using appropriate evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice and service improvement.To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, both as required for continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through the services Professional Development and Appraisal System.To participate in an annual appraisal and respond to agreed actions and objectives.To undertake an appropriate level of clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Supervisor in line with the Tees Valley Getting Help (TVGH) Supervision Programme.To operate within agreed NHS, Tees Valley Getting Help Service, and professional guidelines and Codes of Practice.To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others, acting in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.To adhere to all Link CIC and Teesside Minds policies, procedures, and guidelines.To demonstrate a commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, valuing diversity and equality of opportunity for employees, workers, service users, and the wider community. This includes challenging discriminatory language and practice and positively encouraging staff, volunteers, partners, and young people to adopt non-discriminatory practice.
Safeguarding
To take responsibility for safeguarding children and young people by always promoting the welfare of service users and operating in line with localsafeguarding policies and procedures.With appropriate guidance and support, to take safeguarding action where necessary to protect children and young people who may be at risk of significant harm.Under guidance and supervision, to identify families who may benefit from additional support and assist them in accessing Early Help services.To share appropriate information with partner agencies regarding children and young peoples wellbeing and progress, in line with confidentiality, information governance, and information-sharing protocols.
Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the post.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications Essential
Postgraduate Diploma in CBT Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required Experience of working in mental health services Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time in a climate of high performance targets Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post Basic understanding of service contracts and performance targets and of the importance of recording activity
Desirable
Accredited by BABCP for the provision of CBT therapy (or working towards accreditation if within one year of qualifying) Understand I-Thrive framework Understanding of other psychological therapies i.e. EMDR, IPT, DIT Trained in provision of supervision for CBT Experience of working in Education setting, or Primary Care or Talking Therapies Services treating anxiety and depression Experience of accessing line management and clinical supervision Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
Work Related Circumstances Essential
Ability to travel independently in accordance with service need This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Personal Qualities Essential
High levels of enthusiasm and motivation Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships The ability to work under pressure in achievement of required clinical contacts and targets Committed to continual quality and service improvement Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities Committed to promoting a positive image of the IAPT Service and the partnership The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all professionals and with the wider key stakeholders especially in education and health care system
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies Essential
Skills in assessment, formulation, and treatment of a range of psychological presentations Skills in developing and implementing focused, time limited treatment plans Computer literate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
Equal Opportunities & Diversity Essential
Act in ways that support equality and promotes diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Teesside Mind Ltd
Address The Mind Centre
92-94 Lothian Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 2QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)