Mental Health Practitioner

Service Care Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support agency seeks a Mental Health Practitioner to support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs in Derbyshire. Responsibilities include delivering interventions, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families and educational settings. Relevant mental health qualifications and experience with children are essential. This role offers a full-time or part-time contract.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and experience in mental health.
• Experience working with children and young people in education or community settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Assess and deliver psychoeducational tools and interventions.
• Support the Senior Mental Health Lead in developing and implementing the WSA.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Relevant qualification in mental health (e.g., RMN, Social Worker, Therapist)

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Practitioner – Early Intervention Service (MHST) | Derbyshire
Location: Derbyshire | Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time | Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm | Agency: Service Care Solutions | Rate: £30ltd (£23.79 PAYE)

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Mental Health Practitioner to join a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) working within an Early Intervention Service. This role is based in education settings, supporting children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues in education settings.
• Assess and deliver risk assessments and follow clear risk management procedures.
• Assess and deliver psychoeducational tools and interventions with CYP, families, and education staff.
• Work in partnership with CYP, families, and education staff to embed a Whole School Approach (WSA) to mental health and wellbeing.
• Support the Senior Mental Health Lead in developing and implementing the WSA.
• Provide timely advice to education staff and liaise with specialist services to ensure CYP receive appropriate support and remain in education.
• Accept referrals in line with local and national protocols and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Manage a caseload and demonstrate effective clinical practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant qualification and experience in mental health (e.g., RMN, Social Worker, Therapist).
• Experience working with children and young people in education or community settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams.