Education Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners for various roles in Leeds to support the mental health of young people up to age 18. Successful candidates will provide 1:1 and group interventions while collaborating with educational settings and health professionals, enhancing wellbeing through comprehensive support structures.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Candidates must complete or be nearing completion of EMHP training.
• Registered or registering with BPS or BABCP required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions.
• Conduct workshops and training for educational staff.
• Foster relationships within educational settings while developing a whole-setting approach.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Low Intensity CBT

Child and Adolescent Interaction

Education

HEE postgraduate diploma in Education mental health practice

Job description

Are you a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner? Have you (or are you about to) complete your EMHP training? Then Leeds is the place for you!

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the MindMate Support Team (MHST) based in the City of Leeds. We currently have various EMHP posts available across the city due to lots of internal promotions as our service grows.

You will be employed as a Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner, working with colleagues across the city of Leeds, with education settings and health professionals to offer Mental Health and wellbeing support to young people up to the age of 18 and their families.

We will require successful applicants to be registered (or going through the process) with either the BPS or BABCP as you will be working within a NHS commissioned service.

You will work within LCH NHS Trust and provide a range of assessment and other interventions with individuals and wider systems under close clinical supervision from our experienced staff.

Regular case management and clinical supervision on an individual basis and peer group supervision will be offered to ensure excellent clinical standards and registration is maintained.

The MindMate Support Team holds a strong culture around wellbeing and work life balance and supports a hybrid model of working.

If you believe you have the right attributes and want to play a key role in service development, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will have completed or be nearing the end of the HEE postgraduate diploma in Education mental health practice. They will be able to competently deliver a range of 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for children, young people, and parents/carers.

Main duties of the job involve using your skills and knowledge to deliver a range of whole school work such as assemblies, workshops and education staff training. Alongside 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT based interventions for young people, and parents/carers.

Delivering a 'whole setting approach' within educational settings developing excellent professional working relationships along the way. You will work within a strongly supportive mini team including a fellow EMHP and a practitioner.

Adverts will close earlywhere the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.