Lead Mhst Supervisor

Company Description At West London Mind, we believe every young person should have access to the mental health support they need. As one of a small number of third-sector providers of MHSTs, we are proud to work closely with schools and communities to make a meaningful difference. Youll join a supportive and experienced team where your clinical expertise, leadership and ideas will be valued. Youll also have opportunities for supervision, training and ongoing professional development. Role Description Working closely with schools across Hammersmith & Fulham, you will help ensure our service is safe, effective and responsive to the needs of children and young people. Alongside your leadership and supervision responsibilities, you will maintain a small caseload and deliver evidence-based CBT interventions, including group and 1:1 work. This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing our MHST, supporting practitioners to deliver high-quality interventions and helping us reach children and young people who may face additional barriers to accessing mental health support. Qualifications Essential Appropriately qualified and registered professional, e.g. EMHP, SWP, CWP, clinical or educational psychologist, CBT therapist, mental health nurse with CYP MH experience. Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BABCP/HCPC/UKCP/NMC/BACP/BPS. Registration with BPS or BABCP or equivalent. PG Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young Peoples Services or equivalent supervisory qualification. Desirable CBT/CYP IAPT qualification or similar Experience Essential A minimum of three years experience as a Child and Young Persons Mental Health professional At least two years experience of supervising and case-managing practitioners Line management experience At least two years experience of delivering evidenced-based 1:1 and group CBT interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues (e.g. low mood and anxiety) to children, Expertise and understanding of the CBT manualised approach utilised within the MHST model Experience of providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions with individuals and groups presenting with a range of needs.