Assistant Education Mental Health Practitioner (A-EMHP)

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant EMHP within the Mental Health Support Teams at Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Join a leading community provider rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and contribute to innovative care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in CBT and mental health practices.
• Knowledge of whole-school approaches to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fenland MHST in delivering interventions for mental health issues.
• Provide timely advice to school and college staff.
• Work alongside EMHPs and SWPs in a clinical setting.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Child and adolescent mental health practices

Evidence-based interventions

Job description

This opportunity has arisen within the team as a fixed-term post. As an assistant EMHP, it may provide applicants considering applying for trainee posts with insights and experience into the MHST teams and roles.

The Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) are part of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service in Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. They are within the ‘Getting Advice’ & ‘Getting Help’ quadrants of the developing iThrive model, currently being implemented across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. The iThrive model offers an integrated approach to delivering person-centered and needs-led services for children, young people, and families.

The post holder will support the Fenland MHST in providing a high-quality service to students (and their families) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The three core elements provided by the MHSTs are:

1. Evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing issues
2. Supporting designated senior mental health leads in educational settings
3. Providing timely advice to school and college staff

Before applying, please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship. Unfortunately, overseas applicants who are new to care may not meet the minimum salary threshold to obtain sponsorship.

"Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 23rd May."

The post holder will work alongside Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWPs), and Senior Clinicians, delivering evidence-based interventions supporting young people's recovery.

They will also apply their skills and knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), child and adolescent mental health practices, and whole-school approaches to mental health, in accordance with clinical governance and professional standards.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, innovative services across much of the east of England, enabling people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

Our services are outstanding largely because of our staff, who for the seventh consecutive year, rated us highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative, high-quality care, please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge community provider. We welcome all applications and are committed to fostering a culture of staff engagement and development.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Tendayi Guzha
Job title: Clinical and Team Lead
Email: [e-mail]