School-Based Mental Health Practitioner – Early Intervention

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Education Mental Health Practitioner to deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people in schools. The role combines education and healthcare, supports staff wellbeing, and requires travel across localities to enhance access to services.

The post requires completion of the HEE-commissioned EMHP course (or equivalent) and relevant diplomas in psychological therapies and mental health practice in education

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people, families and other stakeholders.
• Experience liaising with a wide variety of agencies and partners.
• Completed EMHP course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people in education settings.
• Refer to specialist services when needed and await referrals.
• Support education staff to identify and manage mental health and wellbeing issues.
• Build an education-based service to improve access to specialist services.
• Assess clients and deliver outcome-focused interventions respecting educational settings.
• Work with families, educators and young people to agree intervention plans and outcomes.
• Support self-management and informed choices for families and educators.
• Promote participation and engagement and autonomy for young people.
• Carry out safety assessments and manage risk per safeguarding procedures.
• Travel across localities as required.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Stakeholder liaison

Education

HEE Education Mental Health Practitioner course

Postgraduate diploma in psychological therapies practice

Postgraduate diploma in mental health practice in education settings

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Education Mental Health Practitioner to deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people in schools. The role combines education and healthcare, supports staff wellbeing, and requires travel across localities to enhance access to services.

The post requires completion of the HEE-commissioned EMHP course (or equivalent) and relevant diplomas in psychological therapies and mental health practice in education