Higher Level Therapist/Supervisor CWP
Higher Level Therapist/Supervisor CWP
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Are you passionate about mental health and wellbeing Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families in the London Borough of Barnet Do you have a recognised qualification and registration in a therapeutic modality and have knowledge of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)If you are interested in an CYP IAPT recruit to train role where you will qualify as a CYP IAPT Supervisor then this is the role for you!
Barnet Councils Family Services are looking for Higher Level Mental Health Practitioners to join us as CWP Supervisors (children and young peoples psychological wellbeing practitioners). The successful candidates would join one of three Multi-Disciplinary Teams within BICS (Barnet Integrated Clinical Services). They would provide clinical supervision to CWPs both in training and qualified and support the existing team in establishing strong working relationships both with the schools in the borough and across community settings. For trainees the post holder will work closely with the training organisation for the CWPs alongside a range of colleagues as part of the MDT and those delivering 0-19 Child and Family Early Help Services.
The MDT is made up of CWPs EMHPs (Education Mental Health Practitioners) SWPs (Senior Wellbeing Practitioners) Psychologists Systemic Psychotherapists Integrative Psychotherapists Creative Therapists and CBT Therapists. They deliver evidence based mental health interventions across education and community settings provide consultation and advice step up to specialist services where appropriate deliver workshops groups and training across Family Services education and community settings. Including supporting a whole school and college approach as part of delivering on the governments Mental Health Support Teams in schools initiative (MHST) which is embedded into the BICS MDTs.
We have one permanent full-time role available and an additional full-time role as maternity cover available until the end of March 2026 at present. These practitioners would be offering line management and clinical supervision to our CWPs alongside holding their own small clinical caseload and acting as a link practitioner for an agreed number of schools. Each role would sit within one of our three MDTs attached to one geographic hub within Barnet. We would welcome applications from candidates who have already completed the Anna Freud Centre CWP/EMHP Supervisor training and from those eligible to complete it with a view to applying as part of the recruitment process.
You will play a key role in supporting the Clinical Manager of the MDT ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the service. You may be providing supervision to EMHPs CWPs and trainees providing consultations to multi-agency colleagues supporting community initiatives such as developing and delivering workshops supporting the whole school approach as a link practitioner having your own clinical caseload of moderate presentations and supporting / facilitating service initiatives within BICS. We strongly encourage applicants from a CBT background to apply and would welcome applicants from a variety of clinical backgrounds including Clinical or Counselling Psychologists and CBT Therapists as well as those with experience of working within CWP teams.
You will also have a broad general and/or clinical knowledge base of Child Development and Mental Health. You should be able to work as a team member and to engage effectively with clients and staff across a range of contexts. You will be able to plan and organise your work in the face of complex and competing demands. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to work with people from different backgrounds cultures and of different ages. You will have a positive and proactive approach to their own continuing professional development and have the capacity for reflective practice.
- 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Access to theLocal Government Pension Schemewhich provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Responsibilities
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
