Children's Wellbeing IAPT Practitioner

Location

Waltham Forest, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Childrens Wellbeing IAPT Practitioner

Job Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

Location: Waltham Forest, Various sites/locations

Salary: £32,000 per annum.

Are you passionate about young people and eager to play a pivotal role in the implementation and development of a new mental health service, aimed at improving the mental wellbeing of children, young people and their families in Waltham Forest?

Our client have been commissioned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest to deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions to young people across the borough. The post holder will provide support for children, adolescents and their families who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. They will deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions across various sites in Waltham Forest. These interventions will employ the principles of the CYP-IAPT initiative. The post holder will develop partnerships with key individuals across youth services, CAMHs clinicians, and Education providers to support the development and improvement of children’s Mental Health Services in the borough.

The Role

The company are looking for a dynamic and flexible CWP/EMHP/CYP IAPT Practitioners who, with the support of the Service Manager and Clinical Lead, will hold a caseload of young people across their Waltham Forest sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a thorough assessment of mental health needs in collaboration with young people and their families.
• Take responsibility for managing own caseload, including group work.
• Work in partnership with Primary Mental Health, CAMHS, Schools and GPs
• Provide evidence-based mental health provision to children, young people and their families for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Develop, support and train parents and professionals, whilst innovating practice within and outside of the organization.
• Provide support to volunteer group facilitators as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

• Are committed to working to improve children and young people’s mental health
• Have experience delivering CBT based interventions.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the barriers young people can face when accessing mental health support.
• Are eager to develop your skills as a practitioner, and to foster new ideas/creative modes of delivery to response to the needs and wishes of young people across the borough.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate in applying.

The company is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

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Salary

£32k per annum