Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

West Central London Mind; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based mental health organization in London is seeking a passionate Educational Mental Health Practitioner to support children and young people in Westminster, Kensington, and Chelsea. You will deliver evidence-based interventions, conduct assessments, and empower school staff while contributing to various mental health initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary of £33,670 per annum.

Qualifications

• Qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) with experience in 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Education

Educational Mental Health Practitioner qualification

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

You Will:

• 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 in working within educational settings

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

committed to inclusive, values-based practice

an excellent communicator with organisational and teamwork skills.

About us

We are 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 a record of empowering people to live the life they choose.

Job details

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

Deadline for submission: Sunday 12th 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.