Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-based organization in London seeks a qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner to deliver mental health support and interventions. You will conduct assessments, manage caseloads, and contribute to workshops in schools. The ideal candidate has experience in educational settings and is committed to inclusive practice.

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 to support mental health.
• Conduct therapeutic assessments and manage a caseload effectively.
• Contribute to psychoeducational workshops for children and staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualification as Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Job description

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

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

Were 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.

Job responsibilities

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

Deadlinefor submission- isTuesday 23rd September 2025

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We reserve the right to close theapplication window early and without notice should a suitable number ofapplications be received.