Children And Young People Wellbeing Practitioner

To hold a caseload of assessments, treatment upon a conceptual framework and employing research based evidence. To provide high volume low intensity psychological interventions in line with the grading of the post, including assessments, formulation and therapeutic input into children, Young People and families referred into the service. Undertake risk assessments and care plans accordingly, in line with the THRIVE framework To work in ways that are sensitive to the needs of Children and Young People and families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. To exercise responsibility within supervisory, managerial and accountability structures, for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients To deliver co-ordinated care, ensuring effective assessment, care planning and risk management processes are maintained.
Involve the views of children, their families, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care. To produce a clinical formulation and intervention plan founded on evidence based practice in co-operation with the child young person and carers To hold responsibility for standards of clinical practice within area of work. To work jointly and collaboratively with other team members in order to enhance and develop the provision of services to Young People and their families. To have an effective knowledge base of other modalities so as to engage and work effectively with colleagues in other disciplines.
Identify and respond appropriately to child protection issues, as described with the guidelines of Local Safeguarding Childrens Board and Trust safeguarding policies Maintain clear and comprehensive electronic clinical records, to ensure information is accurate and complies with Data Protection Act and professional body and Trust standards. To engage with using routine outcome measures as clinically appropriate including their use in clinical practice and inputting data into clinical records Adhere to agreed activity expectations relating to the overall number of clients contacts offered, throughput and outcomes to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible, efficient and effective. To work collaboratively with children, Young People and their families and contribute to the trusts service user participation agenda. Please refer to attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.