Education Mental Health Practitioner — Transform Student Wellbeing

South Tyneside And Sunderland Nhs Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting two qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to join our Mental Health Support Teams across Sunderland, delivering early intervention in schools and promoting emotional wellbeing.

You will work with schools, children and families, provide low-intensity CBT for mild to moderate anxiety and mood difficulties, and contribute to whole-school approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience of working to support the mental health needs of children, young people and families.
• Experience of working within a community or education context.
• Experience of delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency context.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and the promotion of welfare in children.
• Be registered with BABCP/BPS or eligible to register within six months of appointment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of child development and links with childhood mental health.
• Desirable: Supervision or teaching/training experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering evidence-based low-intensity CBT interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and emotional wellbeing difficulties.
• Championing a whole-school approach to mental health, working in partnership with education settings to create positive, inclusive and mentally healthy environments.
• Providing consultation, advice and support to school staff, helping them respond confidently and effectively to the mental health needs of their pupils.

Skills

MH service provision

Child mental health

CBT basics

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing in the Education Environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting two qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) to join our Mental Health Support Teams across Sunderland, delivering early intervention in schools and promoting emotional wellbeing.

You will work with schools, children and families, provide low-intensity CBT for mild to moderate anxiety and mood difficulties, and contribute to whole-school approaches.