Senior Clinical Practitioner

Two permanent roles if already completed the supervision course 12-month fixed term if also enrolling on the supervision course

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 a 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 two Senior Clinical Practitioners to join us as part of our MHST(Mental Health Support Team) expansion with a key role in providing supervision. The successful candidates would join one of three Multi-Disciplinary Teams within BICS (Barnet Integrated Clinical Services). They would provide clinical supervision to EMHPs (Education Mental Health Practitioners) both in training and qualified as well as 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 EMHPs alongside a range of colleagues as part of the MDT and those delivering 0-19 Child and Family Early Help Services.

Our MDTs are made up of CWPs (Children and Young Peoples Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners) EMHPs 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 two permanent full-time roles available. These practitioners would be offering line management and clinical supervision to our EMHPs 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 course awarded by Higher Education England and from those eligible to complete it with a view to applying as part of the recruitment process. For candidates also applying to complete the supervision training roles would be offered on a fixed term basis to cover the length of the supervision training please complete the UCL application (available on the UCL website) meeting criteria for eligibility alongside completing our Barnet application or provide evidence of successful completion.

Please note that appointment to a permanent fully qualified role is subject to successful completion of the Supervision: Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Wellbeing Services PG Cert.

Supervision: Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Wellbeing Services PG Cert Prospective Students Graduate - UCL University College London

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 MHSTs.

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.