Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Education Mental Health Practitioner to support East Staffordshire schools and Uttoxeter communities. The role involves delivering mental health assessments, 1:1 and group work, and helping schools implement a whole-school approach to wellbeing.

You will work within an established CAMHS MHST network, with supervision and professional development provided, contributing to service improvement and child and family outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mental health assessments for children and young people.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate support level.
• Experience delivering group work and whole-school interventions.
• Commitment to collaborative working with schools and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health assessments for CYP with common difficulties such as anxiety or low mood.
• Conduct risk assessments and determine the appropriate level of support.
• Deliver group work, assemblies, and 1:1 sessions as part of MHST activity.
• Support schools to develop a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• Provide supervision and contribute to service development initiatives.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Risk assessments

Group work

Whole-school approach

Education

EMHP qualification

Job description

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. Youwill 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 assupportingschools 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 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, & strengthen clinical decision-making.
• Opportunities to deepen formulation & intervention skills through discussion of complex presentations, shared learning, and evidence-based practice.
• A supportive environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, & professional growth.
• Ongoing development of therapeutic skills across assessment, engagement, collaborative goal setting, behavioural interventions, and consultation work.
• A strong commitment to quality improvement & 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. 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.