Assistant Education Mental Health Practitioner (A-EMHP)

NHS; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant EMHP within the NHS, supporting the Mental Health Support Teams in delivering high-quality services to students with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This role offers valuable insights into mental health practices and collaboration with educational settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge of whole school approaches to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality service to students experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Work alongside EMHPs and SWPs to provide interventions.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Job description

Job summary

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 within Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. They are aligned with the 'Getting Advice' and 'Getting Help' quadrants of the developing iThrive model, currently being implemented across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The iThrive model offers an integrated, person-centered, and needs-led approach to services for children, young people, and families.

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

The three core elements provided by 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 and that overseas applicants who are new to care may not meet this minimum salary threshold.

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

Main duties of the job

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

The post holder will utilize their skills and knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and child and adolescent mental health practice, along with their understanding of whole school approaches to mental health.

This work will be carried out in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.