Description
We invite you to consider being part of delivering the Government's commitment to having integrated mental health teams in all schools in Surrey by 2030. As a Senior Clinician, you will be mentoring and/or supervising the development of Low Intensity CBT practitioners, building a culture of high-quality clinical practice. You will take the lead in building relationships with senior leaders in schools, providing regular case consultation, support and advice, and being a 'link' to the wider children's mental health services. You will also hold a caseload, delivering direct interventions to children and young people and their families.
The Surrey School-Based Needs (SBN) service works as part of geographical hubs, with each team having a clinical base but also being co-located and delivering support in a range of schools in their area. We currently have 1.6 WTE vacancies for Band 7 Senior Clinicians in our East 'Hub' area - with vacancies based in our Tandridge and Reigate & Banstead teams, based in Redhill.
We are looking for inspiring, motivated, forward-thinking clinicians who are flexible and able to work effectively with partners in education, multi-agency partners, children, young people and their families.
The salary for this role is £51,657 to £58,785 a year, inclusive of 5% Fringe HCAS, pro rata.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor and/or supervise the development of Low Intensity CBT practitioners
- Build a culture of high-quality clinical practice
- Take the lead in building relationships with senior leaders in schools
- Provide regular case consultation, support and advice
- Hold a caseload, delivering direct interventions to children and young people and their families
- Develop programmes of work to support schools with their whole school approach goals
Benefits:
- Opportunity to complete a fully funded 1-year Supervision Training
- Fast-growing service with multiple teams across Surrey
- Many opportunities for staff development and training
Requirements:
- Registered health or social care professional
- Registration and/or accreditation with relevant professional body
- Valid UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
- Demonstrable significant post-qualification experience working therapeutically, clinically, or consultatively within a CYP Educational or Mental Health setting