Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) - Tameside

NHS Greater Manchester; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Manchester is seeking qualified EMHPs to deliver evidence-based CBT interventions for children and young people in education settings. You must have completed the EMHP course and be BABCP/BPS-accredited, with experience in community or school-based mental health work.

The post involves building strong partnerships with schools, parents, and colleagues to develop agreed treatment plans and outcomes, empowering young people to manage their mental health challenges effectively.

Qualifications

• EMHP qualification and BABCP/BPS accreditation are required.
• Experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions in education.
• Experience with children and families in community or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outcome-focused evidence-based interventions in educational settings.
• Develop skills to support children and families in self-management of difficulties.
• Collaborate with schools and partners to develop treatment plans and outcomes.

Skills

Care planning

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Education

EMHP Qualification

BABCP/BPS accreditation

Nursing / Social Work / OT / Counselling

Psychology degree

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Two Qualified EMHP Post in TamesideMHST #joinUsBeYou

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of The Tameside 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.

Applicants must have successfully completed the 1year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)'course in order to be considered for shortlisting.

We welcome applications from qualified EMHP's and Trainee EMHPs who are due to finish their training in January 2026.

You must have registration as an EMHP with BABCP or BPS. This will be verified at interview and during pre-employment checks.

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 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 Tameside. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.

Main duties of the job

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

Developing 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.

Developing and practicing Evidence-Based skills and working in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators in the development of treatment plans for the specific intervention and agreeing outcomes.

Work in collaboration with children and young people and where appropriate parents/carers to formulate and develop agreed treatment plan.

About us

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 #PennineCarePeopleand 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

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Expertise within specialism, underpinned by theory Knowledge of mental health services and procedures gained through training in Educational Health Practice for Children and Young People (EMHP Qualification).
• Must be Accredited with the BABCP/BPS
• Training in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling or within a Psychological Therapy.
• Psychology or other Health related undergraduate degree.
• Psychology or other health related Postgraduate degree.

Experience

• Experience of managing a caseload of children and young people with a range of mild and moderate mental health needs.
• Working within a community mental health setting.
• Experience of delivering evidence based psychological interventions
• Experience of delivering groupbased interventions.
• Experience of providing psychological interventions in Educational Settings.
• Experience of working with children and families and a hospital or community setting.
• Experience of working within mental health service.
• Evidence of working in the local community.
• Experience of safeguarding vulnerable people
• Working within an integrated multidisciplinary environment and coworking with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health issues in young people.
• Knowledge of legislation and National policies in relation to mental health issues in young people.
• Child protection knowledge and implemented in practice.
• Knowledge of CPA Processes.
• Understanding of how difficulties.
• Understanding how difficulties can be maintained by the wider system and family.
• Working Knowledge of the educational system in England
• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health.
• An understanding of mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• An understanding of mental health in community settings.
• An understanding of The Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act.
• An understanding of Child Development.
• An understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of multi-agency working for children and families in the community.
• Understanding of CYP-IAPT Principles including the use of Routine Outcome Measures.
• Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.
• Knowledge of the school's safeguarding procedures and who the Designated Safeguarding Lead, (DSL), is in each establishment that they work in.
• Knowledge of Pennine care trusts Safeguarding policy
• Working knowledge and working relationship with CAMHS.
• Low Intensity Interventions for low mood, worry/ anxiety
• Working knowledge of the Whole School Approach to mental health.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to assess, plan and implement care programmes for young people with complex emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
• Ability to observe, listen and communicate effectively, verbally and non-verbally with young people and their families.
• Insight into clients' perceptions and ability to empathise.
• Ability to use humour constructively.
• Ability to plan work of self
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek appropriate support.
• Ability to recognise own attitudes towards offending / challenging behaviours.
• Ability to recognise challenges of working within an inpatient environment.
• Flexible and innovative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn and develop role.
• Team player
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing emotional and or mental health problems.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.
• Proven commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata