Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Supervision Training at University of Northampton

Programme overview

Developed as part of CYP IAPT and the National Implementation Plan. This curriculum has been developed as part of CYP IAPT and the National Implementation Plan to provide high quality low intensity case management and clinical skills supervision to therapists delivering low-intensity interventions.

What you will study

The programme uses lectures, skills workshops, seminars, work-based learning, and supervision of supervision to support trainees in developing knowledge and critical understanding of case management supervision for evidence-based low intensity working in CAMH and MHST (Mental Health School Teams). Modules include Low Intensity Supervision Practice, Theoretical Underpinnings of Supervision.

Career pathways

Working in CAMH’s or MHST as a trained low-intensity supervisor to supervise Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) roles and Wellbeing Practitioner (WP) roles. Progression from EMHP and WP to become qualified low-intensity supervisors once suitably experienced with the required competencies and experience to train as a supervisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants suitability for the low-level intervention supervision training programme for either WPCYPs or EMHPs requires them to have: A core professional qualification, for example; accredited CBT Therapist, professions aligned to a professional body; or have qualified as a WPCYP/EMHP. PWPs with additional knowledge and experience of working with children, young people and families. Applicants without a core qualification with a professional body should be able to evidence to their manager they are working towards accreditation with a suitably recognised professional body (e.g. BABCP; UKCP). Essential: 1-year post qualification experience Desirable: 2-years post qualification experience English language: Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with a score no lower than 6.0 for writing and no remaining band/component below 5.5 for study at postgraduate level.

Intake: October, January

Duration: 1 year part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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