Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Integrated Care System; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service is looking for qualified EMHPs to deliver evidence-based therapies for children and young people with mental health challenges in educational settings. The role offers an opportunity to help improve access to specialist services and support children, families, and educators effectively.

Qualifications

• Completed the 1-year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)' course.
• Registration with BABCP or BPS or in-progress application.
• Experience managing caseloads of children and young people with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Helping children access specialized services.
• Managing low-level risks and escalating higher-level risks.

Skills

Assessing emotional and mental health issues

Delivering therapeutic techniques

Communicating effectively

Education

Graduate Diploma in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People

Job description

Qualified EMHP Post in Tameside MHST #joinUsBeYou

Delivering CBT Evidence-Based Interventions for children and young people, with mild to moderate mental health problems, in Education Settings. Applicants must have successfully completed the 1-year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)' course to be considered for shortlisting. We welcome applications from qualified EMHPs and Trainee EMHPs who are due to finish their training in January 2025. You must have registration as an EMHP or have an in-progress application for registration with BABCP or BPS. This will be verified at interview and during pre-employment checks.

Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to access specialized services quickly. Supporting and facilitating staff in Education Settings to identify and manage mental health and wellbeing issues where appropriate.

Working within educational environments to improve access to specialist mental health services.

Managing low-level risks and recognizing higher-level risks, escalating them appropriately.

Main duties of the job

Delivering outcome-focused, Evidence-Based Interventions in Educational Settings for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

Developing skills in supporting children, young people, their parents/carers, families, and educators in self-managing presenting difficulties.

Developing and practicing Evidence-Based skills and working collaboratively with children, young people, families, and educators to develop treatment plans and agree on outcomes.

Formulating and developing treatment plans in collaboration with children, young people, and, where appropriate, parents/carers.

About us

We provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services across Greater Manchester's five boroughs: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier, more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We strive to deliver the best care and are proud of our #PennineCarePeople. We aim to promote an inclusive environment and enhance workforce diversity to reflect the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership. We especially welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of mental illness, either personally or as a carer.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious, and Determined, we want you to join our #PennineCarePeople.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Relate your supporting information to the criteria listed, as this will be used for shortlisting.

Applicants must have completed the 1-year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)' course. We welcome applications from qualified EMHPs and Trainee EMHPs finishing in January 2025. You must have registration or be in the process of registering with BABCP or BPS, which will be verified.

Job description

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience managing caseloads of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs
• Experience working in community mental health settings
• Experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions
• Experience delivering group interventions
• Experience providing interventions in Educational Settings
• Experience working with children and families in hospital or community settings
• Experience working within mental health services

Knowledge

• Understanding of CYP-IAPT Principles and Routine Outcome Measures
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and multi-agency working
• Understanding of Child Development
• Knowledge of the educational system in England
• Understanding of how systemic and family factors maintain difficulties

Skills and Abilities

• Assess, plan, and implement care for young people with complex difficulties
• Communicate effectively with young people and families, demonstrating empathy
• Recognize limits and seek support when needed
• Assess and manage emotional and mental health issues
• Deliver various therapeutic techniques in individual and group settings

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People (EMHP Qualification). BABCP and/or BPS registered or working towards registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. A disclosure submission will be made to check for any criminal convictions.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro-rata.