Education Mental Health Practitioner — CBT & Wellbeing

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Stretford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a role supporting mental health services in education settings. You will deliver CBT-informed interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate difficulties, within professional guidelines and supervision structures.

Collaboration with schools and community partners is essential. The post emphasizes autonomous practice, evidence-based assessments, and lead responsibilities for project work within a

Qualifications

• Essential: You must be registered/accredited with a professional body (EMHP/CYWP/SWP, RMN/RSCN/RNMH, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other accreditable qualification).
• Desirable: Qualifications in Psychological Therapies e.g. CBT / SFT/ IPT.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention for children and young people with mild/moderate mental health difficulties.
• Deliver CBT-informed interventions, individually and in groups.
• Undertake needs-led assessments within supervision framework and contribute to care planning.
• Lead responsibilities for specific projects and liaise with schools and partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary team work

Clinical governance

Time management

Independent working

Education

EMHP/CYWP/SWP registered

UK professional registration

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a role supporting mental health services in education settings. You will deliver CBT-informed interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate difficulties, within professional guidelines and supervision structures.

Collaboration with schools and community partners is essential. The post emphasizes autonomous practice, evidence-based assessments, and lead responsibilities for project work within a