School-Based Education Mental Health Practitioner

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to join their Mental Health Support Team in schools. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people facing mental health challenges. Required qualifications include a professional registration and completion of the Education Mental Health Practitioner course. This full-time role emphasizes effective communication, teamwork, and a commitment to supporting the mental well-being of students in an educational setting.

Benefits

Flexible working requests considered

Qualifications

• Must have professional qualification and registration with an appropriate accrediting body.
• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1-year Education Mental Health Practitioner course.
• Experience of mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based interventions for children with mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Support designated school staff in developing a whole school approach.
• Deliver ongoing support to schools around mental health and wellbeing.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Effective communication

Group parenting programmes

Risk assessment

Clinical governance

Education

Professional qualification with BPS/BABCP

Teaching qualification

Youth Mental Health First Aid training

Education Mental Health Practitioner course

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to join their Mental Health Support Team in schools. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people facing mental health challenges. Required qualifications include a professional registration and completion of the Education Mental Health Practitioner course. This full-time role emphasizes effective communication, teamwork, and a commitment to supporting the mental well-being of students in an educational setting.