Single Point of Access - Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Nurses / Social Workers / Allied Health Professionals to join the CYP Single Point of Access as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a great location. The team is a very supportive, friendly and welcoming well-established multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for health or social care practitioners with knowledge and experience in mental health, working with children and families with moderate to severe complex needs and risk. This role will offer support for mental health; behavioural challenges and neurodevelopmental conditions, working alongside specialist clinicians, supporting Children & Young People (CYP) and families in line with the iTRHIVE framework. The postholder will establish strong links with education and social care throughout the range of interventions from early help to child protection.

Please note we are looking to recruit to roles across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the responsibility for the provision of a responsive community outreach service for those children who need an integrated and flexible approach ensuring engagement and a needs led service. Due to the nature of this role, the post holder would be required to travel throughout the community, as well as working within the clinic. This role will also support young people transitioning to adult mental health services where required.

Working in collaboration with children, young people and families, the post holder will facilitate the development of care plans, risk assessment and meaningful risk management plans involving the support network in the community. Effectiveness of interventions will be monitored through the post holder facilitation completion of Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To participate in a holistic mental health assessment of children and young people referred to the team to make a professional assessment and identify mental health problems early in their development.

To promote the emotional and mental health needs of children and young people, organise and disseminate complex facts and situations, interpret information and give informed judgments on possible options to care. To promote early identification and intervention for those children and young people in line with the CAMHS Service model and iTHRIVE framework. To be active in implementing a multi-agency working relationships that ensures integration of care. To plan and collaborate with other processionals and agencies within the locality in the development of a range of evidence based strategies and interventions to promote the psychological and emotional health of children and young people. Undertake case management and provide evidence-based interventions for those assessed to have mental health and neurodevelopmental concerns.

This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.