Education Mental Health Practitioner - Flexible School Role

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS foundation trust is seeking a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to provide mental health support in schools. This role involves assessing and delivering interventions for children and young people, collaborating with educators and families to enhance mental wellbeing. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience working with children facing various challenges. The position offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, with generous benefits including career development support and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support

Free car parking at all trust sites

Qualifications

• Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner with relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma.
• Experience of working with children and young people in educational and healthcare settings.
• Skilled in conducting mental health assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Support and collaborate with educators and families on mental health strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage sensitive caseloads.

Skills

Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people

Proven commitment to continuous professional development

Education

Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course

Teaching qualification

Youth Mental Health First Aid trained

Job description

An NHS foundation trust is seeking a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to provide mental health support in schools. This role involves assessing and delivering interventions for children and young people, collaborating with educators and families to enhance mental wellbeing. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience working with children facing various challenges. The position offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, with generous benefits including career development support and flexible working options.