Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

JCasp Technologies - Website Apps & AI/ML Development Company; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on improving the mental health of children and young people in educational settings. This role involves delivering evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions to support those experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Successful candidates will empower young individuals and their families, fostering positive relationships within the community. Join a passionate group committed to making a difference and shaping the future of mental health services in Oldham. If you are kind, fair, ingenious, and determined, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the EMHP course and be registered or in-progress for registration.
• Experience in delivering CBT interventions for young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Collaborate with families and educators to develop treatment plans.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Mental Health Support

Communication Skills

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Job description

Qualified EMHP Post in Oldham MHST #joinUsBeYou

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Oldham Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

Delivering Evidence-Based CBT Interventions for children and young people, with mild to moderate mental health problems, in Education Settings.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed the 1-year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)' course in order to be considered for shortlisting.
2. You must have registration as an EMHP or have an in-progress application for registration as an EMHP with BABCP or BPS. This will be verified at interview and during pre-employment checks.

We welcome applications from qualified EMHPs and Trainee EMHPs who are due to finish their training in January 2025.

We are looking for qualified EMHPs, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions and are passionate about young person-centred practice.

Successful candidates will play an important part in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.

You will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Oldham. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver outcome-focused, Evidence-Based Interventions in Educational Settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
2. Develop skills in supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, their parents/carers, families, and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties.
3. Develop and practice Evidence-Based skills and work in partnership with children, young people, their families, and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.
4. Work in collaboration with children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plans.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

Our ambition is to maximise people’s potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

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

For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification and ensure you relate your supporting information section to the criteria below as this is ultimately what you'll be shortlisted against.