Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking an autonomous Practitioner to support children and young people in education and health care settings. The role involves conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions for CYP and their families, under supervision, within a multidisciplinary framework.

The post-holder will work with a team of mental health professionals to ensure care quality and timely access to services, contributing to trusted care for CYP in

Qualifications

• Autonomous Practitioner in education and health care settings.
• Assessments and development of evidence-based interventions.
• Work with children and young people (CYP), parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents and carers.
• Work with a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their job description.

Skills

Autonomous working

Evidence-based practice

CYP experience

Job description

You will be working in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people (CYP) are actively encouraged. The approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and a passion for working with CYP in education settings.

The post holder will work as an autonomous Practitioner in education and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their job description.

The post holder will carry out assessments, develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents and carers.

The interventions address mild to moderate mental health difficulties (anxiety, worries and fears, behaviour, low mood).

The post holder will receive regular supervision to support them in their work.

The EMHP role is an opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions to parents and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors., Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.