Education Mental Health Practitioner/CYPWP

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within a forward-thinking health service, where you will play a vital role as an Education Mental Health Practitioner. This position involves collaborating with educational settings to support children and young people, delivering evidence-based interventions, and working closely with a dedicated team. With a commitment to improving community wellbeing, this organization offers a supportive environment for new starters, including a comprehensive induction program. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health, this role provides a fantastic platform for your skills and expertise.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000

Three weeks' induction programme

Regular case management and clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Professional registration with a recognised National Body is required.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and guidance through consultation and training.
• Deliver 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT-based interventions.

Skills

Low Intensity CBT-based interventions

Collaboration with education settings

Assessment and intervention skills

Professional registration (BPS, BABCP)

Education

Relevant professional qualification in mental health

Job description

Relocation Package

We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 for anyone who needs to relocate to take up employment with CWP. T&Cs apply - see attached document. Please state if this applies to you on your application so we can discuss it further.

Job Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Cheshire Mental Health Support Team (MHST)/CYPWP based in Cheshire West. We have one post available within the Wave 6 Cheshire MHST.

Role Details

The Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner will collaborate with colleagues in the Cheshire West MHST, working closely with education settings and professionals to support children, young people, and their families.

1. Work directly with schools, colleges, and settings to provide information, advice, and guidance through consultation, training, direct work with children, young people, and their families, and delivering evidence-based interventions.
2. Require successful applicants to have professional registration with a recognised National Body (BPS, BABCP) or be able to obtain this within 6 months of the start date. If not registered, a 6-month fixed-term contract will be offered, which will be converted to permanent upon registration confirmation.
3. Work within the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Support Team, providing assessments and interventions on an individual and systemic basis under close clinical supervision.
4. Access regular case management and clinical supervision, both individually and in groups.
5. Deliver a range of 1:1 and group Low Intensity CBT-based interventions for children, young people, and parents/carers.

About CWP

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care, across multiple sites in Cheshire, Wirral, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool. We employ around 4,500 staff and are committed to improving community wellbeing with a person-centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC and hold several inclusivity awards.

Additional Information

We offer up to three weeks’ induction via our Prepare to Care programme to help new starters settle in. Whether starting your career or seeking to utilize your skills in a new role, CWP offers various opportunities.

Contact Details

For further information or informal visits, contact: Clare Hinde, Clinical Coordinator. Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone].

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