Mental Health Advisor

Student Support Services, sit within the Student and Academic Services and compriseDisability, Wellbeing, Counselling, Advice, Multi-Faith Chaplaincy andAccommodation Services. Student Support Services provide advice and support tostudents throughout their journey at Goldsmiths.Student Support Services work alongside, and in support of, Goldsmiths academicdepartments and all other professional services, to enable every student to thrive atGoldsmiths, and to make sure they can engage with the College, the wider communityand their peers., We are seeking a highly experienced Mental Health Advisor to join Student SupportServices, part of the Student Experience Directorate. The post holder will work as part of amultidisciplinary team to support students' physical, mental, emotional and spiritualwellbeing. This is a key role for the University and the role-holder will work with a case loadof students identified as experiencing and/or declaring mental health difficulties, coordinatingcare plans for students in conjunction with NHS, voluntary and statutory agencies,and liaising with other University staff where appropriate. The successful candidate will haveconsiderable clinical experience of working with student client groups with diagnosed, ordiagnosable, mental health issues; a strong track record of working safely and effectivelywith high risk clients; and demonstrable experience of networking, liaising and using referralprocesses, both internally and within the wider context of NHS services and other agenciesMain duties:.

• To complement the Wellbeing and Disability teams, working to facilitate the
provision of mental health treatment and/or support to students with mental health, difficulties so they can engage successfully with their studies and participate with university life
• To carry a caseload of students, providing individual support sessions and follow
up until the point of onward referral to relevant services.
• To assess and safely manage risk of students presenting with more complex
mental health conditions or experiencing
• To support students experiencing a mental health crises to access appropriate
medical and/or psychiatric services
• To support, refer, signpost and liaise as appropriate to ensure students have
access to appropriate support, interventions and treatment
• To work closely with colleagues in exploring and developing the most effective
ways of supporting students with mental health difficulties
• To effectively establish links with relevant professionals within mental health
services, to avoid duplication of roles as well as potential gaps in service provision, and to endeavour to establish smooth pathways into relevant services
• To offer information and guidance to students (and staff in respect of students)
who have withdrawn temporarily due to mental ill-health.
• To liaise with NHS and community based services to initiate, co-ordinate and
review support/care plans
• To attend regular meetings with Student Support Services teams, to contribute to
best practice and collaborative working and offer holistic support across the service
• To contribute to the wider university discourse around student mental health and
wellbeing
• To ensure that students with long term mental health conditions are signposted
internally to access appropriate Disability and DSA-funded support
• Ensure that you are aware of and aligned with Goldsmiths' Regulations, Strategy,
and Objectives to work together to proactively advance Equality and Diversity,
• To assist the Head of Student Support to promote the activity of Student Support
Services by working across the Student Experience Directorate, professional service departments, academic departments, the Students' Union and external stakeholders. This may include contributing to specific projects, providing specialist advice to inform college decisions and producing reports and participation in institutional working groups;
• As part of the role it is a requirement to participate alongside key members in the
Student Experience Directorate in Goldsmiths' Out of Hours Duty Manager on call system. This is operated between 17:30 - 08:30 Monday to Fri and 24/7 at the weekends, on a rota basis. This may include attending the campus if necessary.
• You will be required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required
• Ensure that you are aware of and aligned with Goldsmiths' Regulations, Strategy,
and Objectives to work together to proactively advance Equality and Diversity
• At all times to help maintain a safe working environment by participating in training
as necessary and following the Goldsmiths' Health and Safety Codes of Practice and Policy, permitted to be taken. Leave restrictions will be in place during a three A, I week period in September/October, to include the week prior to main enrolment, welcome week and the first week of teaching. Specific dates of these restrictions will be confirmed at the start of each leave ye As a Mental Health Advisor it is a requirement to participate alongside key members in the Student Experience Directorate in Goldsmiths' Out of Hours Duty Manager on call system. This is operated between 17:30 - 08:30 Monday to Fri and 24/7 at the weekends, on a rota basis. There is A, I a requirement of the role to be able to get to the campus in an extreme emergency and this could involve public transport or taxi (cost would be reimbursed) if necessary

Holds a professional qualification in the field of mental health (eg. Mental Health Nursing (RMN) or equivalent) A, C Registration and good professional standing with the professional body A, C relevant to the core profession Essential Criteria 2 - Experience At least 5 years post qualification experience of providing mental health A, I, R advice and support within a community setting Significant experience of assessing and responding to high risk clients, A, I, R managing crisis situations and offering appropriate intervention, referral and follow up Experience of brief work approaches/interventions such as cognitive A, I, R behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques and/or working from a psychoeducational perspective Significant experience of working with clients from diverse ethnic and A, I, R cultural backgrounds Informed experience of working with gender and sexuality diverse clients A, I, R Informed experience of working with people with disabilities A, I, R Desirable Criteria 2 - Experience Experience of working within a Higher Education context offering mental A, I, R health support, Experience of working within a Higher Education context offering mental A, I, R health support Knowledge of mental health services, referral pathways, and the A, I, R legislative framework relating to mental health An informed knowledge of prescribed psychotropic medication, including A, I, R evaluating and monitoring the results of treatment and recommending initial or follow up psychiatric assessment if Necessary Essential Criteria 4 - Skills A proven ability to deal with a varied and complex workload, including the A, I, R ability to organise your own workload, prioritise, and be self motivating Ability to work independently and make decisions in response to complex A, I, R client presentations Proven skills of working in a way that is respectful, collaborative and A, I, R empowering to clients with diagnosed or diagnosable mental health issues Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues when required, as part of A, I, R the Student Support Services team and within the wider institutional Environment Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and gain the A, I, R respect and cooperation of students and staff An enhanced understanding of the importance of confidentiality and A, I, R boundaries within the context of mental health in a higher educational setting Ability to remain calm and professional in very difficult and stressful A, I, R situations, Ability to apply regulations, policies and procedures whilst working under A, I, R pressure and to strict deadline A commitment to professionalism and the delivery of high service and A, I, R client satisfaction levels, both internally and externally Excellent ICT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages A, I, R and ability to be self-serving with regard to day-to-day administration To work at a high degree of discretion and diplomacy A, I, R To be reliable and punctual, managing time appropriately A, I, R

Goldsmiths, University of London, is a world-leading centre of educational excellencewhere ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. We're lookingfor inspiring and talented people to help build on our global reputation while also growingpersonally in a true learning organisation.As a college we are working to tackle inequality in all its forms and are working topromote equality on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity,and caring responsibilities. We are keen to attract candidates from diverse backgroundswho share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in which all students and

If you choose to work with us, you'll become part of a learning organisation that iscommitted to professional and personal development, with comprehensive andinnovative staff development and wellbeing programmes.You'll also have access to frequent lunchtime and evening talks, seminars andperformances, and annual performance and development reviews.Our other benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest free travel to work
loans
• Excellent annual leave entitlement plus additional closure days at Christmas
and Easter
• Membership of USS or LPFA pension scheme, dependent upon grade
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay
• Contractual sick pay provision
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7/365 confidential
and free advice, support, and information service on a range of personal, family, or work-related matters.
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives including the Chaplaincy and Staff Choir
• On-site dining facilities
• Access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library