Job summary

We will consider a developmental post for a newly qualified CBT therapist. This is an exciting time to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as an advanced CBT therapist; this post is located in the WEST of the county within the WEST CAMHS integrated care area.

You will have support from a network of CBT therapists and the local team; there will be a need to support trainee CBT therapists and provide supervision locally and across the service as well as being able to access supervision with peers.

This role will provide clinical expertise in CBT therapies that require specialist therapy programmes and participation in the delivery of Child Mental Health Services for the local population.

Our CAMHS service prides itself on our compassionate culture and just culture ethos.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a professionally autonomous, high quality, evidence-based CBT therapy assessment and psychological therapy service to children, young people and their families.
• To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding formulations and treatment to colleagues and external agencies as required.
• To take full or part responsibility for supervision of trainee therapists up to Masters' degree level.
• To contribute to the CPD training of other [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] professionals (such as SHOs, Senior Registrars, Trainee Psychologists) as agreed with the manager.
• To provide supervision to clinicians with Partnership Services for Children, Young People and Families and others as agreed.
• To develop, implement and audit CBT services for Children and Families and to propose, initiate and move forward wider developments in the Children's Service.
• To foster and maintain productive links with the other child and adult mental health teams and other service providers and agencies with whom the post liaises.
• To undertake service governance activity, including research and audit as appropriate.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Professional qualification - RN (Mental Health / Child) / OT / Social Worker / Psychologist. Or Equivalent experience to meeting CYP-IAPT knowledge and skills framework) With BABCP accreditation
• Post graduate Qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health or evidence-based intervention
• Experience of working with children and adolescents with complex mental health needs in a child-focused multi-agency setting
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting

Desirable

• Teaching or Training Qualification
• Qualification in a relevant intervention
• Experience in providing training in a range of settings

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment
• Can communicate and establish effective working relationships with children and young people and their families
• To impart sensitive complex information when there may be barriers to understanding

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: CAMHS WEST, The Hive, Kernow Building, Redruth, TR15 3QE

Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions: Team Manager CAMHS WEST ICA, Karenza Stuart, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]