Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) - Tameside MHST

Pennine Care NHS FT; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a qualified EMHP to deliver CBT interventions for children with mild to moderate mental health problems in educational settings. The role involves assessing risk, collaborating with educators, and developing treatment plans. The ideal candidate has completed the EMHP course and holds registration as an EMHP. This position plays a crucial role in supporting young people's mental health and facilitating access to specialist services.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed the 1-year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)' course.
• Registration as an EMHP, verified at interview and during pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CBT evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mental health problems.
• Help children and young people access specialist services.
• Support education staff in managing mental health issues.
• Work to improve access to mental health services.
• Assess and escalate higher-level risks appropriately.
• Develop and deliver treatment plans with stakeholders.
• Support self-management skills for children and families.

Skills

CBT evidence-based interventions

Assessment of mental health issues

Collaboration with educators

Development of treatment plans

Self-management support

Education

Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)'

Job description

Qualified EMHP Post (Education Mental Health Practitioner) at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Tameside, Greater Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CBT evidence‑based interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems in education settings.
• Help children and young people with more severe problems to access specialist services rapidly.
• Support and facilitate staff in education settings to identify and manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
• Work within educational environments to improve access to specialist mental health services.
• Assess low‑risk situations and recognise higher‑level risk, escalating appropriately to relevant services.
• Deliver outcome‑focused interventions and develop treatment plans in partnership with children, young people, their families and educators.
• Develop skills to support self‑management of presenting difficulties for children, young people, parents/carers, families and educators.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed the 1‑year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)' course.
• Registration as an EMHP, verified at interview and during pre‑employment checks.

EEO Statement

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.

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.

This advert closes on Friday 9 Jan 2026.