Mental Health Practitioner - Postgraduate Diploma Training

The CYP with Autism Spectrum Disorder or a Learning Disability Postgraduate Diploma programme involves both academic learning, coursework and supervised clinical practice. Alongside this, the post holder will work with colleagues in a specialist CFHD pathway, building relationships and wider skills in working children and young people with emotional and mental health needs in the community. This will include evidence-based assessment and outcome-monitored interventions in conjunction with the training. As part of the Neurodiversity Pathway, the post holder will work alongside colleagues providing specialist assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions. There will also be opportunities to engage in participation and service development as well as contributing to service delivery within the team as required., Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. The post holder will undertake academic and clinical practice training in evidence based psychological therapies and is required to attend, complete and pass all elements of the allocated CYP-IAPT training. The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with autism and/or learning disability with a particular focus on adapted mental health interventions and support for parents/carers to manage behaviour that challenges in line with NICE guidance. Collaborative working with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role. The post holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary approach of the team, providing integrated healthcare for children across Children and Family Health Devon. Bringing professional expertise, skills and knowledge to multi-disciplinary team work, the post holder will work with, and offer supervision/consultation/advice to others. With a focus on providing high quality, safe and compassionate care to children/young people the post holder will engage in team and service development including participating in audit, evaluation and review. Successful applicants will be employed by Devon Partnership Trust (https://jobs.dpt.nhs.uk/locations/working-here ) Successful applicants will also be enrolled on the HEE funded CYP with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or a Learning Disability (Diploma) at Exeter University. https://swcypiapt.com/courses/cyp-iapt-courses/cyp-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-or-learning-disability

• Candidates who hold a Level 6 qualification which is equivalent to a professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP
• Applicants are expected to have 2 years experienceof working within a professional setting concerned with the mental health of children and young people or families.
• A basic level of clinical competence and experience of having worked withchildren and young people with Autism and/or LDfor at leastone yearis required.
• Please note, the diploma does not offer a KSA route to apply for CBT accreditation or a professional registration at this time., Substantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
• Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy, A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or equivalent.
• Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP, Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
• Computer literacy.
  
  Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested., Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! We have developed an innovative, integrated model of childrens community services and are looking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join us. For more information about working with us visit our website careers page.
  
  Fully funded 1-year Postgraduate Diploma programme through the University of Exeter.
• Permanent contract from day one.
• Continued employment as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner after completing the programme.
Key Dates:
• Interviews will be held on Thursday 31st October 2024
• Start date required by January 2025 to align with the course commencement.
This could be the next step in your career, providing you with a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the mental health of children and young people in Devon with autism and/or a learning disability.