Parent Infant Mental Health Practitioner
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The post holder will work as a specialist practitioner contributing to the development and delivery of a specialist parent - infant mental health pathway. They will liaise closely with multi agencies to implement a community based therapeutic service to parents to be, infants, young children and their families with a particular focus on early intervention. S/he will provide assessment and treatment for parents/carers and infants, young children and their families.
This post is open to, psychologists, child and adolescent psychotherapists, health visitors, midwives, occupational therapists, social workers and nurse qualified professionals.
Main duties of the job
A successful applicant will work within the Bolton community to provide specialist parent infant mental health services to families presenting with moderate to severe relational difficulties.
The role entails; provision of specialist assessment, specialist evidence based intervention, multi-agency working, case load management and contributing to community based service delivery across Bolton.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- -Relevant professional qualification eg. RMN, RNLD, OT, SW and current professional registration. (to be maintained).
- -Specialist knowledge, training and experience in mental health and children's mental health acquired through experience in specialism, short courses and/or specialist training to masters level or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in working with under twos/fives
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- -Evidence based and experience of reflective practice
- -Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
- -Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
Desirable
- Risk management training
- Experience of working with parents and infants up to the age of 3.
- Management and supervision of staff.
About the employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.