Educational Mental Health Practitioner

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Hereford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK seeks a qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join their Wellbeing & Emotional Support Teams. The part-time role focuses on delivering low-intensity CBT interventions to children and young people in various schools while promoting mental health awareness. Candidates should have experience in child health services and hold relevant qualifications. This position offers flexible working opportunities, generous leave, and a comprehensive NHS pension.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• 12-month minimum post registration experience in child health or mental health care.
• Experience of delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children.
• Experience of working with children and families in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver low intensity CBT interventions in schools.
• Manage a caseload of patients and complete relevant documentation.
• Work closely with families, school staff, and other professionals.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Basic IT competency

Ability to challenge poor behaviour

Education

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

Current registration with relevant professional body (BPS/BABCP)

Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic specialty

Job description

Educational Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Due to a recent expansion of theWellbeing & Emotional Support Teams (WEST), Herefordshire team we are nowseeking a qualified EMHP to join our fantastic team.

The WEST team are a forward thinking,supportive & hardworking team that is continuously developing asindividuals and a service. We provide high quality, evidence-based CBT interventionsto Children & Young People in Schools and focus on a Whole School Approachto make the schools we work with a mentally healthy environment for CYP.

We will provide you withresources to develop & progress should this be something you wish to do, aswell as flexibility and a wealth of support, making the WEST environment a greatplace to work. If you would like to discuss this role further, please get intouch with the Recruiting Manager.

This is a part time role working 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

We are a busy team,covering 49 schools and colleges in Herefordshire.You will be delivering low intensity CBT interventions (1:1 or group) in youraligned schools as well as delivering Whole School Approach activities, keepingthe CYP at the heart of everything you do.

Under the support ofoperational lead, clinical lead & senior practitioners you will manage acaseload of patients and complete assessments, care plans & other relevantdocumentation whilst maintaining the fidelity of the low intensity CBT model.

An understanding ofrisk management & safeguarding is imperative for this role, and you will besupported with managing this within the team.

You will also receiveregular case management & clinical skills supervision to support youclinically as well as participate in MDT/screening meetings.

You will work closelywith families, school staff & other professions and at times deliverconsultations & signposting advice to other agencies. Thus, stronginterpersonal skills are key.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.

Job responsibilities

You will work in partnership with Educational Settings &Partners to improve the outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age.

You will provide a high- quality service to CYP, familiesand school staff and will have regular communication with all.

You will promote knowledge of mental health & theprevention of mental health with children and members of the public.

You will be an active member of the team and support withservice development as well as engage in service meetings.

You will act as a role model to colleagues and always seek tomaintain the highest standards.

You will use your initiative and take responsibility for thequality of your work and the service you provide to patients.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer tothe job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
• Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
• Experience of working with anxiety disorders
• Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders
• Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)
• 12-month minimum post registration experience in child health or mental health care.
• Experience of working with children and families is an educational setting.
• Working in a Multi-disciplinary team.
• Working within a community/public health team

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of health services
• Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
• Knowledge of safeguarding & risk issues
• Knowledge of capacity and consent including Gillick competence
• Experience in the delivery of evidence-based and CBT interventions for children and adolescents.
• Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Basic IT competency
• Able to drive with a full driving licence and have access to vehicle to meet the travel requirements

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr Education Mental Health Practitioner course
• Current registration with relevant professional body (BPS/ BABCP)
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
• Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse

Additional Criteria

• Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
• Able to travel to meet the commitments of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust