Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist

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1 Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist 1. POSITION JOB TITLE: CAMHS Clinical Psychologist REPORTS TO: Team Leader CAMHS FUNCTION: CAMHS DATE: April PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide a community/outpatient based mental health service (in the Taranaki Region) to children, youth and their families referred to CAMHS. This will include provision of a comprehensive assessment, clinical management plan and ongoing therapeutic intervention. This will be achieved in partnership with the whole family (as appropriate). There will be a need, as appropriate for psychometric testing. This position will sit within and be very much a part of the CAMHS MDT which is aiming to be a centre of excellence within the Specialty CAMHS field. The service utilises a key worker approach to service delivery. 3. DIMENSIONS Number of people reporting to you Financial limits authority Operating Budget Current Year n/a n/a n/a 4. ACCOUNTABILITIES Principal CAMHS Team Accountabilities Provision of a quality, comprehensive mental health assessment. Associated Measures / KPI s Means : 1. All assessments will be completed with another member of the CAMHS MDT, using a comprehensive CAMHS assessment tool. 2. All new assessments will then be presented to the MDT before a clinical management plan is signed by the client, family/whanau. 3. All clinical management plans will be discussed and reviewed with the MDT on a 3 monthly basis (at least). 4. All referrers will receive an initial assessment report followed by regular updates as In management supervision with Team Leader. MDT presentation and feedback. 6 monthly case note audits. Feedback from client/family/whanau.

2 necessary. 5. All clinical documentation will be up to date and accurate (and comply with the DHB standards). 6. You will be familiar with the use of a wide range of outcome measurement tools (e.g. HONOSCA, SDQ, CBCL and YSR). 7. You will be familiar with developmental psychopathology and how such issues impact on behaviour in school, home and community. Provision of psychometric testing when required Means : 1. You will be able to use psychometric instruments used with children and adolescents (including: Psycho Educational, Neuro Psychological and projective/personality instruments. 2. You will be able to integrate testing and clinical information into an evaluation to address DSM1V diagnosis and treatment planning. In peer group supervision. Audit. Will offer therapeutic intervention to children, young people and their families/whanau 1. You will have a range of therapeutic skills based upon Best practice models (for instance CBT, Family Therapy) and across all developmental levels. 2. All interventions will be within Tikanga Best practice models. 3. We operate a key-worker approach to intervention, recognising the need for clients to have continuity of approach. 4. Be able to offer consultation to schools and other community agencies. Regular presentation of cases within the MDT. Completion and analysis of outcome measurement tools with client/family/whanau. Direct feedback from client/family/whanau. Consultation/liaison with services which work with children and young people 1. Each team member holds a school portfolio and will liaise with staff within the portfolio on a regular basis. 2. Be readily available to other services and encourage networking and working relationships as appropriate. Through MDT discussion. In supervision with Team Leader. Participate in the life of the MDT 17/04/13 Page 2 of 6

3 1. Fully participate in team activities ie Team meetings, planning/away days, joint assessments, supportive tasks. 2. Contribute to the ongoing research and development sessions within the team. In supervision with Team Leader. In MDT/peer feedback. Through liaison with Professional; Advisor. Participate in provision of risk assessments 1. Will be included in roster for regular risk assessment slots. 2. Will also need to be flexible on occasion to assist with unplanned assessments (as appropriate). MDT feedback. In supervision with Team Leader. Ongoing professional development 1. Maintains and updates professional skills as necessary by seeking out learning opportunities within CAMHS, the DHB and other training providers. 2. Will identify areas for further development and potential learning situations. 3. Will work within the parameters of the Clinical Scope of Practice & Will adhere to the Code of Ethics for NZ Psychologists. In supervision with T/L. In peer group supervision In consultation with Psychology Advisor. In annual performance appraisal. Information monitoring 1. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality assurance to achieve and maintain the performance standards set by the organisation. 2. Unit quality plans and targets are known and supported. 3. Work practice meets companies health and safety and infection control standards. 4. Quality improvements are initiated and supported. Performance appraisal. Supervision with Team Leader. Audit. Cultural component 1. Cultural sensitivity and awareness is displayed in all aspects of clinical work, which requires an understanding of the In client/family /whanau feedback. 17/04/13 Page 3 of 6

4 Treaty of Waitangi, Maoritanga and other cultural issues. Peer-group feedback In supervision with T/L 17/04/13 Page 4 of 6

5 5. CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS Capabilities are the behaviours demonstrated by a person performing the job. Capabilities identify what makes a person most effective in a role. Those listed below are expected for the CAMHS Psychology roles in the organisation. The required capabilities can change as the organisation develops and the roles change. Capabilities Effective Communication Shares well thought out, concise and timely information with others using appropriate mediums. Ensures information gets to the appropriate people within the organisation to facilitate effective decision making. Decision Making / Problem Solving Demonstrates effective and timely decision making / problem solving techniques. Aware of the impact of decisions on key stakeholders and consults as appropriate utilizing available resources. Is proactive and effective when problem solving is required. Ensures decision making complies with organisational strategies. Commitment to Excellence Sets challenging goals for personal achievement and continually strives to reach or exceed them in the pursuit of excellence. Seeks opportunities to improve their performance and seeks feedback to measure and improve how they are doing. Focuses on results rather than on efforts. Life-long / Ongoing Learning Demonstrates a commitment to and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development. Is constantly striving to acquire and maintain knowledge, skills or experience related to the position. Innovation / Initiative Continually strives for new and improved work processes that will result in greater effectiveness and efficiencies. Questions traditional ways of doing things when choosing a course of action or finds new combinations of old elements to form an innovatve solution. Resilience / Flexibility Articulates differing perspectives on a problem and will see the merit of alternative points of view. Will change or modify own opinons and will switch to other strategies when necessary. Adjusts behaviour to the demands of the work environment in order to remain porductive through periods of transition, ambiguity, uncertainty and stress. Manages cultural ambiguity and conflicting priorities well. Cultural Safety Demonstrates a commitment to cultural safety by meeting and exceeding the cultural needs of clients / customers / colleagues. Teamwork Works to build team spirit, facilitates resolution of conflict within the team, promotes/protects team reputation, shows commitment to contributing to the teams success. Understands concepts of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga and Maori cultural orientation to whanau, hapu and iwi. Builds Trust / Displays Integrity Maintains and promotes high standards of social, ethical and organisational norms. 17/04/13 Page 5 of 6

6 6. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Education, Skill and Experience Must a registered Clinical Psychologist with a Clinical Psychologist Scope of Practice. Must have at least two years experience in a CAMH service. Preferable post graduate training in Child & Adolescent Mental Health and an understanding or rural mental health issues Skills and experience in use of computer systems, and the Microsoft office suite, internet and . Current Drivers Licence. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team What aspect of your job requires this? All All All aspects of clinical work Some aspects at the moment Required for travel associated with role. All aspects of the role 17/04/13 Page 6 of 6