Clinical Core AOT work To act as care coordinator within AOT and, where appropriate, to take responsibility for initiating reviews of care plans under enhanced CPA When care planning, to include young people, their carers, referring agents, and others involved the network of care To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the young person and their carers To prepare reports for and to attend CPA meetings To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment components of young peoples care plans In collaboration, to make crisis plans appropriate to presenting risk To adhere to the Lone Working Policy. To share the task of chairing meetings and taking minutes To contribute to the effective working of the multidisciplinary team and to participate in team and service development To promote effective communication within the team and share relevant information as required To work within the policies and procedures of the Trust and within relevant legal frameworks In particular, to have a clear understanding of risk assessment and child protection protocols, Mental Health Act, and CPA To keep up-to-date with developments within the field of adolescent mental health. Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist role - To develop and provide a specialist occupational therapy service focusing on sensory assessment/ intervention/ education and awareness for identified young people under the care of ARC in the Adolescent Outreach Team To manage clients with complex needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with a sensory focus. To provide OT flexibly across a variety of treatment programmes including groups and individual work in a variety of settings including the ward and home. To manage clients with a range of complex needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions To participate in and contribute to local service development and strategy. Liaision with colleagues in Adult Mental Health Services and Early Intervention Services to ensure that effective transition arrangements exist for clients who are likely to require ongoing support after the age of 18 To contribute to the Trustwide occupational therapy strategy (Model of Human Occupation and Specialist forums). To supervise OT students on fieldwork placements. To offer specialist supervision around Sensory assessment/intervention and education to more occupational therapy staff in the ARC service line. To undertake regular audit and R&D activities. To provide training and support for families, staff and wider network professionals as required.