Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-based mental health organization in London is seeking an Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to join their Mental Health Support Team. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based interventions, conduct therapeutic assessments, and support rapid access to specialist services. A minimum qualification as an Educational Mental Health Practitioner is required. This is a full-time permanent role with a salary of £33,670 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working within educational settings.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management procedures.
• Committed to inclusive, values-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Conduct therapeutic assessments and manage a caseload effectively.
• Support rapid access to specialist services for those with more severe needs.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and support transitions in education/employment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Education

Educational Mental Health Practitioner qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) looking for an opportunity to support children and young people across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea.

West Central London Mind are seeking dedicated and compassionate Educational Mental Health Practitioners to join our Mental Health Support Team in delivering outcome focused, evidence-based interventions to schools across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea.

Responsibilities

• deliver evidence-based interventions
• conduct therapeutic assessments and manage a caseload effectively
• support rapid access to specialist services for those with more severe needs
• contribute to delivering a wide variety of psychoeducational workshops to children, young people, parents/carers and school staff as part of the whole school approach to mental health
• attend regular supervision, both 1 to 1 and group to maintain the highest standards of professional practice and continued learning in the role
• empower school staff to identify and manage mental health concerns
• maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation
• attend multi-agency meetings and support transitions in education/employment
• develop clinical and training materials in collaboration with the wider team
• The role is not suitable for Child Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs)

You are

a qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) who is highly motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise own workload.

experienced of working within educational settings

aware and have a strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management procedures

committed to inclusive, values-based practice

excellent communicator with organisational and teamwork skills.

About us

We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We have decades of local community knowledge and record of empowering people to live the life they choose.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £33,670 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: B0097-25-0016

Job locations: Head Office, 23 Monck Street, London, SW1P 2AE

Job responsibilities

Please find the job description and person specification attached for additional information about this role.

Salary: £33,670 per annum with potential for competitive uplift following probationary period

Deadline for submission- Sunday 12th October 2025

Interview date- Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025

Contact for enquiries about the role- [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received.