CBT Practitioner in schools

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider is recruiting a full-time Children & Young People's CBT Practitioner for the Wellbeing in Newham Schools Team. The role involves delivering evidence-based CBT interventions and working collaboratively within educational settings. Candidates should have a relevant degree and professional registration. The position offers a salary range of £35,763 to £43,466 annually based on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Registered EMHP qualification is required.
• Minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university.
• Evidence of continuous professional training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CBT interventions in educational settings.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies and professionals.
• Provide timely advice and support to schools.

Skills

Evidence-based CBT interventions

Experience with children and young people

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage own time and caseload

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Professional qualification in EMHP, CWP, or CBT Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Newham CAMHS are excited to recruit a full‑time post as a Children & Young People’s CBT Practitioner within the Wellbeing in Newham Schools Team (Mental Health Support Team – MHST).

The post-holder will work within Newham CAMHS WINS, providing assessments and interventions in and around local schools. The successful candidate must be a registered EMHP.

We are looking for confident CAMHS professionals who are keen to provide evidence‑based CBT interventions to children and young people within schools. Applicants should have a demonstrable track record of collaborative and supportive interventions with children, young people, families and parents/carers. The community served is multi‑ethnic and culturally diverse, and we welcome applicants skilled at working in such a setting.

We offer an exciting, dynamic environment in which your ideas and career development will be valued. You will be directly supported by senior colleagues as we develop the service together.

Main Duties

• Delivery of CBT‑based interventions for low mood and anxiety in educational settings across the borough, in line with the MHST model and supporting service development.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with professionals, agencies, charities and teams that also serve children and young people in the community.
• Actioning the three core functions of an MHST: delivering evidence‑based interventions for mild‑to‑moderate mental health issues, supporting senior mental health leads in each school or college to develop whole‑school or college approaches, and providing timely advice to staff and liaising with external specialist services to ensure the right support within education.

About Us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – we look for people who embody these qualities when supporting service users, carers and colleagues.

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 5
• Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year (Full time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 363-SS7667451
• Job locations: Newham CAMHS (Plus Newham Schools), 411 Barking Road, London, E13 8AL

Job Responsibilities

The role includes clinical, administrative, performance and quality tasks alongside supervision and training.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification / Training – Essential

• Minimum of a second‑class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology).
• Registerable professional qualification in a relevant subject (e.g., EMHP, CWP, CBT Therapy) from a UK university or an overseas professional qualification of equivalent standard.

Education / Qualification / Training – Desirable

• Evidence of continuous and relevant professional training and development (CPD), including qualification period.

Experience – Essential

• Experience working with children and young people with mild to moderate emotional and behavioural needs.
• Experience of working with a wide range of social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
• Experience working with families, schools and other partner organisations to support young people displaying challenging behaviours.
• Experience delivering evidence‑based parent and psycho‑education groups.
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management.
• Experience, skills and flexibility to contribute to and facilitate effective working within a multi‑disciplinary team setting.

Experience – Desirable

• Previous experience in CAMHS, education or community organisations focussed on social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience working with children, young people and families in emotional crisis.
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary context.
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural setting, including use of interpreters and awareness of the impact of race and ethnicity on a CYP’s experience.
• Experience in a specialist or alternative school or education setting.

Knowledge and Skills – Essential

• Evidence of early intervention skills and knowledge in children, young people and family mental health.
• Ability to deliver evidence‑based interventions for CYP and parents/carers, including group interventions and psycho‑education in person and virtually.
• Ability to manage own time and caseload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills: keyboard, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and patient records.
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others.
• Working knowledge of Child Protection Guidelines.

Knowledge and Skills – Desirable

• Ability to formulate, care plan and summarise presenting problem, intervention and progress, both within the team and to parents/carers and other professionals.
• Ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries.
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek support through supervision, as appropriate.
• The ability to empathise in a complex, sensitive or emotional environment.
• Sensitivity to deal with distress and aggression.
• An interest in developing an area of expertise.
• Presentation/teaching skills.
• Ability to work with younger children as well as pupils from Year 5 and older.
• Experience of therapy modalities suited to children, young people and their families.
• Broad appreciation of the contribution of other therapeutic disciplines to a multi‑agency service.
• Experience, skills and ability to liaise effectively with other agencies and professionals.
• Knowledge of current development in children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Competence in whole‑school approaches.

Other – Essential

• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Self‑motivated, assertive and flexible.
• Able to practice autonomously.
• Freedom to act: physical effort (confined sitting position, therapy); travelling within community.
• Mental effort: writing reports; planning teaching; concentrating for therapy sessions/clinical supervision; managing pupil distress; balancing clinician demands in a school environment.
• Emotional effort: dealing with families in breakdown; experiencing trauma and abuse; occasional patient complaints; conveying unwelcome news.
• Working flexibly: this post will function across different education settings, CAMHS clinic, work from home and deliver virtually.

Other – Desirable

• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours when required by the role to suit pupils.
• Working conditions: occasional verbal and physical abuse; unpredictable clinical scenarios (e.g., distressed young people and families); travel in community in all weathers; based on different sites on different days.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be seen on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

East London NHS Foundation Trust
Newham CAMHS (Plus Newham Schools)
411 Barking Road, London, E13 8AL
Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/