Education Mental Health Practitioner: School Wellbeing Lead

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Education Mental Health Practitioner to support schools in Harrogate, delivering low-intensity CBT and wellbeing guidance. The role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and collaboration with educational settings.

The successful candidate will be registered or eligible to register as an EMHP with BPS/BABCP, and must complete post-graduate certification.

Qualifications

• Qualified EMHP with BPS/BABCP registration or eligibility.
• Completed CYP IAPT Low Intensity National Programme.
• Ability to travel across locality and operate within Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Support schools/colleges to develop wellbeing policies and resources.
• Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff to build skills and confidence.
• Undertake direct assessments and LICBT interventions for students.

Skills

Caseload management

LICBT interventions

Communication

Risk assessment

Therapeutic relationships

Youth mental health understanding

Evidence-based therapies

Report writing

Education

EMHP course accreditation

EMHP registration (BPS/BABCP)

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Education Mental Health Practitioner to support schools in Harrogate, delivering low-intensity CBT and wellbeing guidance. The role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and collaboration with educational settings.

The successful candidate will be registered or eligible to register as an EMHP with BPS/BABCP, and must complete post-graduate certification.