Education Mental Health Practitioner: Elevate Student Wellbeing

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Harrogate seeks an Education Mental Health Practitioner to work within Wellbeing in Mind teams, delivering evidence-based low-intensity interventions in educational settings. You will contribute to whole-school wellbeing and train staff to support students’ mental health.

The role requires a Post Graduate Certificate in Education Mental Health Practice, registration with BPS or BABCP, and the ability to travel across the locality.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited or HEE Approved EMHP course.
• Professional registration as EMHP with BPS or BABCP.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a whole-school or college wellbeing approach, including policies, resources, and training.
• Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff to build skills and confidence in supporting wellbeing.
• Undertake direct assessments and deliver low-intensity LICBT interventions to young people.

Skills

Report writing

Caseload management

LICBT delivery

Verbal & written comms

Risk assessment

Therapeutic relationships

Evidence-based therapies

Education

EMHP qualification

BPS/BABCP registration

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Harrogate seeks an Education Mental Health Practitioner to work within Wellbeing in Mind teams, delivering evidence-based low-intensity interventions in educational settings. You will contribute to whole-school wellbeing and train staff to support students’ mental health.

The role requires a Post Graduate Certificate in Education Mental Health Practice, registration with BPS or BABCP, and the ability to travel across the locality.