Mental Health Practitioner (Children and Young People) at Kooth | Torre

Mental Health Practitioner (Children and Young People)

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Full-time

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Compensation GBP27.9k/year
~USD37k/year
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Remote (for United Kingdom residents)
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Responsibilities


Role ObjectiveOffer digital online emotional wellbeing and mental health support and structured interventions to children and young people and adultsSplit of the roleOffering digital emotional wellbeing and mental health support and structured interventions to CYP - 40%Assessment and formulation through an online digital platform - 20%Clinical administration - 20%Attending clinical supervision and training - 10%Attending management supervision and meetings -10%Main responsibilities:Offering digital emotional wellbeing and mental health support and interventions to CYPProviding text-based online support and advice to children and young people in line with iThrive clinical modelAssessing and management of the risks and needs of each service user you interact with.Appropriately signposting and completion of referrals as requiredUndertaking comprehensive assessment and formulation of wants and needs of CYPProviding short and mid-term support and interventions with physical, emotional and mental health issues and distress.Providing caseload support and interventions to those with complex mental health difficulties and/or risk support.Performing all duties in line with relevant compliance, legal requirements and internal policies with particular reference to children, young people and adult safeguarding and protection, and data protection legislation.Assessment and formulation through an online digital platformMaintain accurate case notes and records using Kooth approved systems and processes.Liaise with other professionals/services either internally or externally around safeguarding issues and concerns.Performing all duties in line with relevant compliance, legal requirements and internal policies with particular reference to children, young people and adult safeguarding and protection, and data protection legislation.Maintain accurate information about shift duties and activity via the scheduling and rota system.Attending clinical supervision and trainingAttend and effectively contribute to clinical supervision and other clinical supportCommit to our mandatory in-house training and continuing professional development opportunities.Attending management supervision and meetingsAttend and effectively contribute to team meetings and other key organisational meetings.Attend and effectively contribute to management supervision to review clinical work and overall performance against agreed work schedules (KPIs)RequirementsEssentialDegree in a relevant subject such as social care, mental health nursing, counselling, social work, psychology or equivalent professional qualification; or qualified by experience in previous work work roles with significant demonstrable professional training in Mental Health support and engaging people around emotional well-being or mental health difficultiesWorking knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adult and child protection policies and legislation.DesirableOngoing specialist training in Mental HealthSuicide Prevention and Self-Harm Mitigation TrainingSafeguarding and risk management interventions trainingTraining In Adult Safeguarding & Child ProtectionWorking Hours:We offer contracts 35 hours (full-time) or 26 hours (part-time)The service runs from 12pm to 10pm (Mon - Fri) and 6pm - 10pm (Sat - Sun), therefore all rota options will sit within our opening times and will include weekend working (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5-10pm)Shifts consist of between 5 hour and up to 8 hour shifts.BenefitsCompetitive Salary: Dependant on experience, up to £27,972 per year.Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 36 days of annual leave, including public holidays, providing you ample time to recharge and spend quality moments with your loved ones.Professional Development: Benefit from our yearly professional training programmes, tailored to your career aspirations and designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.Financial Security: Secure your financial future with our pension contributions and annual company share option awards, giving you a stake in the success of the company.Health and Well-being: Prioritize your health and well-being with our comprehensive AXA plan and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The EAP offers 24/7 telephone mental health support and access to GP consultations, ensuring your mental and physical health are taken care of.Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind knowing that you're covered with life assurance, providing up to four times your annual salary to your loved ones in the unfortunate event of your passing.Flexible Working: Embrace the flexibility of remote working, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits your needs and maximizes your productivity.Lifestyle Benefits: Take advantage of our Incapacity Income Protection to safeguard your financial stability in case of unforeseen circumstances.Clinical Supervision and in-house clinical support: All all paid for and monthlyKooth’s mission is to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing the mental health support they need. As the UK’s longest-established digital mental health provider, we create welcoming, accessible spaces where young people can access personalised, effective support in a safe and anonymous way.