Education Mental Health Practitioner: Flexible Working

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rugeley seeks a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to provide mental health support to children and young people. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting assessments, and collaborating with schools to enhance mental health awareness. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience working with children facing mental health challenges. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and Wellbeing support

Support for career development

Salary sacrifice car and bike options

Free flu vaccinations

Free parking at trust sites

Qualifications

• Must have EMHP Post Graduate Diploma following CYP IAPT approved training.
• Experience of working with children and young people, families, and agencies.
• Ability to manage sensitive and potentially distressing caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health interventions for children and young people.
• Conduct mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Support schools in developing whole school mental health approaches.

Skills

Therapeutic mental health interventions

Mental health assessments

Group parenting programmes

Mental health awareness in education

Education

Education Mental Health Practitioner course

Teaching qualification

Youth Mental Health First Aid trained

Job description

A healthcare organization in Rugeley seeks a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to provide mental health support to children and young people. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting assessments, and collaborating with schools to enhance mental health awareness. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience working with children facing mental health challenges. The position offers a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.