Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.

Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

Work with and support schools with their Whole School Approach to mental health initiatives.

Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.

Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national and local protocols.

Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance. 

Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service. 

Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalate cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder. 

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, primarily guided self-help. 

Practice, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage one’s own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings relating to referrals or children and young people in treatment, where appropriate. 

Keep clear, professionally coherent records of all activity in line with both health and education service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. 

Complete all requirements relating to data collection. 

Assess and integrate issues relating to transitions, education, and training/employment into the overall therapeutic process. 

Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated. 

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act/Data Regulations. 

To be accountable to the Clinical Team lead for the direct delivery of an effective MHST service across Norfolk.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust. 

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required. 

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. 

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. 

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes. 

Ensure that any risks or issues related to the safety and wellbeing of anyone the postholder encounters, in the course of their professional duties are communicated and shared with appropriate parties in order to maintain individual safety and the public interest. 

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures. 

Keep up to date with your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), participate in your annual appraisal and respond to clearly identified and agreed objectives, reviewed on a regular basis with line manager. 

Participate in clinical and management supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure appropriate recording of meetings, supervision and maintenance of clinical records. 

Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice according to both the postholder’s employer. 

Keep all records up to date in relation to Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure personal development plans maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. 

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.