Therapeutic Intervention Lead

Whitetrees Group

  • Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Title: Therapeutic Intervention LeadReports to: Head of WellbeingContract Type: Full time, permanentLocation: Bishops StortfordSummary of RoleTo assist in assessments, interventions and evaluation reports for young people as part of White Trees Residential homes. This includes: completing the Psychological Formulation, Assessment and Treatment Plans, and Psychological Target Reviews. To share findings from CISS (Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations) / RES (Resilience Scales for Children and Adolescents) reports, which the Clinical Psychologist analyses and writes. To oversee Key working and Psychological Targets to monitor progression and decline and support in identifying areas of development for the young people.To assist in implementation both mandatory and bespoke training for each home and provide staff with a better understanding of how to utilise Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed approaches to working with the young people to better manage their behaviour and regulate their emotions. To assist in the implementation of monthly induction training to new/existing staff as well as training to school staff for a better understanding around certain topics such as; Developmental Trauma, Attachment Theory, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Awareness training.To provide support to staff in identifying approaches to working with the young people upon request, and when attending Team Meetings. Team meetings are on a monthly basis, the Wellbeing Lead will attend and support staff in each meeting.To provide support to staff through reflective de-briefs around significant events or incidents. To provide additional support to staff where requested to support them in meeting the demands of their role and identify barriers to effective working.To liaise with Professionals for example, Social Workers and CAMHS / EWMHS to ensure effective communication around therapeutic input for the young people where needed and provide reports to support in LAC Reviews and Placement Meetings. In addition, to liaise with each home's Wellbeing Lead to plan and discuss each young person’s therapeutic path, the support they will require and assisting with the relevant psychological assessments.The above duties are carried out with the support of the Senior Management Team and Wellbeing Department. Clinical Supervisions are provided regularly with the Clinical Psychologist.This role will be based in Bishops Stortford but will require visiting the residential homes on a regular basis.Person SpecificationQualifications
  • A good undergraduate degree in Psychology
  • A Masters Degree in Psychology desirable
Experience
  • Experience in Case Management
  • Experience Developing and Implementing Therapeutic Intervention
  • Experience in working with Young People who have SEMH
Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to create a safe and secure environment
  • Ability to break down barriers to learning
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with diverse staff teams
  • Be creative in approach to teaching, utilising Young People’s’ interests to hook them in and engage them
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Effective communicator
  • Ability to create a fun, challenging learning environment
  • Be highly organised
  • Caring, sensitive and responsive to the needs of our Young People

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