Autonomous School-Based Mental Health Practitioner

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a qualified health care professional to join their Mental Health Support Teams. You will provide essential emotional wellbeing and mental health support to children and young people. Candidates should have extensive clinical experience and relevant qualifications such as EMHP or CWP. This role offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth, alongside a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and induction

Support for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Graduate health care professional with clinical experience in mental health.
• Registered with appropriate professional body (e.g., HCPC, NMC).
• Ability to deliver interventions in schools and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group interventions in educational settings.
• Provide expert emotional wellbeing and mental health support.
• Initiate referrals to other health services.

Skills

Emotional wellbeing support

Clinical supervision

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate health care professional qualification

EMHP or CWP qualification

Job description

A leading health service provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a qualified health care professional to join their Mental Health Support Teams. You will provide essential emotional wellbeing and mental health support to children and young people. Candidates should have extensive clinical experience and relevant qualifications such as EMHP or CWP. This role offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth, alongside a commitment to staff wellbeing.