Education Mental Health Practitioner: Early Intervention

NHS; Totnes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) in England is seeking three full-time Trained Education Mental Health Practitioners to deliver evidence-based early interventions in schools and communities across Devon and Torbay. Roles involve assessments, risk assessments, and collaborative work across education and health sectors.

You will join a mental health support team delivering services to children and families, with training in an evidence-based approach and ongoing CPD to support a

Qualifications

• Experience of engaging with children, young people and families with mental health needs in the community.
• Evidence-based mental health interventions for children and young people.
• Ability to travel to educational settings across Devon and Torbay.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and families.
• Support schools in developing a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• Undertake risk assessments, contribute to care planning, and work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with health, social care and education professionals to meet needs across settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Training in an evidence-based therapeutic approach

Evidence of CPD participation

Job description

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) in England is seeking three full-time Trained Education Mental Health Practitioners to deliver evidence-based early interventions in schools and communities across Devon and Torbay. Roles involve assessments, risk assessments, and collaborative work across education and health sectors.

You will join a mental health support team delivering services to children and families, with training in an evidence-based approach and ongoing CPD to support a