Main Responsibilities:

Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to young people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Work in partnership to support students experiencing mental health difficulties in self-management.

Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with young people, and where applicable, their families and college staff in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

Support and empower young people to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.

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

Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes adhering to safeguarding protocols and procedures.

Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to appropriate local services.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments.

Practise, evidence and demonstrate an ability to manage own caseload in conjunction with the requirements of the team.

Keep clear, professionally coherent records and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making.

Prepare and present case load information

Ensure the maintenance of standards of own professional practice

Ensure that confidentiality is always protected.

Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with the H&W Manager on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

Participate in individual performance/appraisal review and work towards agreed objectives.