Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de santé communautaire recherche un praticien en santé mentale éducatif pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat retenu fournira un soutien en santé mentale aux enfants et jeunes dans des environnements éducatifs, en promouvant le bien-être et en intégrant des initiatives de santé mentale. Ce rôle exige une formation EMHP et une expérience de travail avec des jeunes.

Benefits

Options de travail flexible

Environnement inclusif

Qualifications

• Formation EMHP réussie requise.
• Expérience avec enfants et jeunes, interventions thérapeutiques souhaitées.

Responsibilities

• Développer et délivrer des interventions basées sur des preuves.
• Conduire des évaluations holistiques et des évaluations des risques.
• Soutenir le personnel éducatif dans la gestion des problèmes de santé mentale.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HEE commissioned 1-year EMHP course

Teaching qualification

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Main area: Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, flexible working options available
Job ref: 448-CCYP-7191496

Employer: Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Location: New Horsefair Clinic, Wisbech
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro-rata
Closing date: 01/06/2025 23:59
Interview date: 10/06/2025

About the role

We are seeking a qualified educational mental health practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team based in Fenland. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide mental health support to children and young people in educational settings, promoting wellbeing and embedding mental health initiatives.

Key responsibilities

1. Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
2. Conduct holistic assessments, including risk assessments, and support rapid access to specialist services when needed.
3. Support educational staff in identifying and managing mental health issues.
4. Maintain accurate records and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
5. Promote inclusive practice respecting diversity and safeguarding protocols.

Qualifications and experience

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1-year EMHP course.
• Teaching qualification and Youth Mental Health First Aid trained preferred.
• Experience working with children and young people, including delivering therapeutic interventions such as CBT or solution-focused therapy.

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to carry out mental health assessments and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, families, and educational staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional information

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Options for flexible working are available. Please review the detailed job description for more information about the role and responsibilities.