Education Mental Health Practitioner

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Houghton-le-Spring; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Education and training opportunities

Career progression support

Job summary

The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to support children and young people across schools and NHS sites. You will deliver low-intensity CBT for mild to moderate anxiety and wellbeing difficulties and champion a whole-school approach.

Join a forward-thinking team within the national MHST programme, providing training, group interventions, and consultation to school staff, with a commitment to early intervention and

Qualifications

• Must hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in the Education Environment.
• Be registered with, or eligible for registration with, BABCP or BPS within six months of appointment.
• Experience as an EMHP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based low-intensity CBT for children and young people with mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and wellbeing difficulties.
• Champion a whole-school approach by working with education settings on workshops, assemblies and wellbeing initiatives.
• Provide consultation and support to school staff to respond confidently to pupil mental health needs.
• Contribute to training and group interventions for children, young people and parents.

Skills

EMHP

CBT basics

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in the Education Environment

Job description

As a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), you will play a vital role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Working within our Mental Health Support Teams, you will deliver the three core functions of the national MHST programme by:

• Delivering evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and emotional wellbeing difficulties.
• Championing a whole-school approach to mental health, working in partnership with education settings to create positive, inclusive and mentally healthy environments through workshops, assemblies and wellbeing initiatives.
• Providing consultation, advice and support to school staff, helping them respond confidently and effectively to the mental health needs of their pupils.

You will also contribute to a high-quality programme of training and group interventions for children, young people, and parents, helping to build resilience and promote early intervention. Applicants must have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in the Education Environment. Based across schools, NHS sites and community venues, this is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive and innovative service dedicated to transforming outcomes for children and young people.

We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated practitioners who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes through prevention, early intervention and partnership working. As part of the national Mental Health Support Team programme, you will work directly with schools, children, young people and families, while contributing to the development of a positive whole-school approach to mental health. Applicants must hold the Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in the Education Environment and be registered with, or eligible for registration with, the BABCP or BPS within six months of appointment. If you are a qualified EMHP looking to develop your skills within a forward-thinking service and play a key role in transforming mental health support for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Join our Healthy Heads Mental Health Support Team and help make a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across Sunderland.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area.

• We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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