Educational Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Herefordshire is seeking a qualified EMHP to join their team. This part-time position involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based CBT interventions to children and young people in schools, promoting a mentally healthy environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with children and families and a background in mental health services. If you are dedicated to improving outcomes for young people, this role offers a supportive and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development resources

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience working with anxiety disorders.
• Experience delivering specific therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Educational Settings & Partners to improve outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age.
• Deliver low intensity CBT interventions in aligned schools.
• Manage a caseload of patients and complete assessments.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English

Basic IT competency

Education

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

Current registration with relevant professional body (BPS/BABCP)

Job description

Job summary

Due to a recent expansion of the Wellbeing & Emotional Support Teams (WEST) in Herefordshire we are now seeking a qualified EMHP to join our fantastic team.

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

We will provide you with resources to develop & progress should this be something you wish to do, as well as flexibility and a wealth of support, making the WEST environment a great place to work. If you would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch with the Recruiting Manager.

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

Job responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Educational Settings & Partners to improve outcomes for CYP 5-18 years of age.
• Deliver low intensity CBT interventions (1:1 or group) in aligned schools and Whole School Approach activities, keeping the CYP at the heart of everything you do.
• Manage a caseload of patients and complete assessments, care plans & other relevant documentation while maintaining the fidelity of the low intensity CBT model.
• Understand risk management & safeguarding and support it within the team.
• Receive regular case management & clinical skills supervision, and participate in MDT/screening meetings.
• Work closely with families, school staff & other professions, delivering consultations & signposting advice to other agencies.

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• Experience working with children and young people, their families and others.
• Experience working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
• Experience working with anxiety disorders.
• Experience working with affective (mood) disorders.
• Experience delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy).

Experience – Desirable

• 12-month minimum post registration experience in child health or mental health care.
• Experience working with children and families in an educational setting.
• Working in a Multi-disciplinary team.
• Working within a community/public health team.

Knowledge – Essential

• 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 delivering evidence-based and CBT interventions for children and adolescents.
• Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health.

Knowledge – Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

Skills & Abilities – Essential

• 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 – Essential

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr Education Mental Health Practitioner course.
• Current registration with relevant professional body (BPS/BABCP).
• Will be asked to provide original certificates to verify qualifications at point of offer.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, substance misuse.

Additional Criteria – Essential

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

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Benet Building

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job details

Location: Benet Building, Ruckhall Lane, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 9RP

Reference number: C9798-1928

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time (30 hours per week)

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Pay scheme: Agenda for change