Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision overseen by a CBT

Monthly Clinical Skills Forums

Ongoing professional development

Shadow CBT Therapists and Senior Clini

Supportive environment for growth

Quality improvement and evidence-based

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Education Mental Health Practitioner to support schools in East Staffordshire and Uttoxeter. You will conduct CYP mental health assessments, deliver group work, and help develop whole-school approaches to wellbeing.

The role spans health and education, with opportunities to collaborate with parents, carers, and school staff. You will work within an established CAMHS pathway, providing clinical supervision and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner with CYP IAPT training.
• Postgraduate Diploma in EMHP.
• Experience with children and young people in CAMHS/education settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mental health assessments for children and young people.
• Deliver group work and assemblies in schools.
• Support schools to develop whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
• Deliver parent and staff wellbeing sessions and collaborative goal setting.

Skills

1:1 therapy

Parenting groups

Mental health assessments

School liaison

Travel to postings

Education

HEE EMHP course

Teaching qualification

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

The closing date is 22 October 2026

An exciting position has arisen within our East Staffordshire Mental Health Support Team supporting schools in and around Uttoxeter. We are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic Education Mental Health Practitioner.

You will continue to build on the fantastic work carried out within your allocated schools. The role is varied & no two days are the same, you may be setting up and delivering group work & assemblies one day to delivering assessment & interventions the next, as well as supporting schools to develop their whole school approaches to mental health & wellbeing.

You will be skilled & experienced in conducting mental health assessments of children and young people (CYP) presenting with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood. You will conduct risk assessments & identify the right level of support for CYP you come into contact with.

Alongside the clinical aspect of your role, you will play an integral part in supporting schools with their whole school approaches. There is scope for creativity and opportunities to work alongside CYP & parents/carers to drive the whole school approach agenda.

This is an opportunity to be involved in an established team within the wider CAMHS structure, as a joint initiative between health & education. You will work across the Staffordshire locality as well as supporting other MHSTs across South Staffordshire. You will work deliver parent, staff well-being, 1:1 & group work sessions.

Main duties of the job

MPFT will offer a welcome bonus of 5% of first year salary- at 50% on commencement of employment and 50% following 12 months employment

We are passionate about investing in our practitioners and view the EMHP role as the beginning of a longer-term clinical career pathway.

As part of our commitment to high-quality clinical practice, successful candidates will benefit from:

• Comprehensive clinical supervision overseen by an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
• Monthly Clinical Skills Forums that bring together practitioners to enhance reflective practice, develop therapeutic competence, and strengthen clinical decision-making.
• Opportunities to deepen formulation and intervention skills through discussion of complex presentations, shared learning, and evidence-based practice.
• A supportive environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and professional growth.
• Ongoing development of therapeutic skills across assessment, engagement, collaborative goal setting, behavioural interventions, and consultation work.
• A strong commitment to quality improvement and clinical excellence, ensuring that practice is informed by the latest evidence base and national recommendations.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development initiatives, resource creation, and projects that positively influence outcomes for children, young people, families, and educational settings.
• Benefit from opportunities to shadow CBT Therapists and Senior Clinicians, building confidence in evidence-based practice, expanding your clinical expertise, and gaining valuable exposure to specialist interventions that support progression within psychological professions

"We view the EMHP role as the beginning of a clinical career pathway rather than a destination role, and actively support practitioners to develop enhanced clinical, consultation, leadership and service development skills."

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

For this role you must be a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner & have obtained the relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children & Young People (C&Y IAPT).

For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Person Specification

Qualifcations & Training

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course.
• Teaching qualification.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
• Experience of working with anxiety disorders.
• Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders.
• Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy).
• Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting.
• Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing.
• Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas.
• Experience of working with looked after children.
• Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.

Skills

• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children & families.
• Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.
• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Proven commitment to continuous professional development.

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.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPer Annum, Pro Rata