School-Based Mental Health Practitioner – Early Intervention

Wight Healthcare; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight Healthcare is seeking qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners to join our MHST in Southampton. You will deliver early intervention mental health support directly within schools and colleges, working at the frontline of community-based care to help young people with mild to moderate difficulties.

You will combine clinical expertise with creativity and compassion, partnering with education settings to ensure timely, accessible support that enhances wellbeing and educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Deliver early intervention mental health support in schools and colleges.
• Collaborate with schools to provide accessible, timely wellbeing support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver early intervention mental health support directly within schools and colleges.
• Work in partnership with education settings to promote wellbeing and resilience.
• Empower children and young people to understand emotions and coping strategies.

Skills

Mental health support

Education liaison

Early intervention

Child wellbeing

Job description

Wight Healthcare is seeking qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners to join our MHST in Southampton. You will deliver early intervention mental health support directly within schools and colleges, working at the frontline of community-based care to help young people with mild to moderate difficulties.

You will combine clinical expertise with creativity and compassion, partnering with education settings to ensure timely, accessible support that enhances wellbeing and educational outcomes.