School Mental Health Practitioner

VIRAL LAB; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

VIRAL LAB is seeking a School Mental Health Practitioner in Northampton dedicated to supporting students with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves providing tailored, trauma-informed interventions alongside a dedicated SEND and Wellbeing team, fostering resilience and addressing life's challenges. This opportunity offers a meaningful way to impact vulnerable young people's lives positively.

Qualifications

• Professionals registered with HCPC, NMC, BACP, or equivalent.
• Background in CBT, DBT, play therapy, or counselling is desirable.
• Relevant health or therapy regulatory qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group mental health interventions.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and external services.
• Support staff training on trauma-informed practice.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Counselling

Education

HCPC Registration

NMC Registration

BACP, UKCP Registration

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

VIRAL LAB Northampton, England, United Kingdom

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School Mental Health Practitioner - Northampton

Nurse Seekers is proud to be recruiting a School Mental Health Practitioner for a leading School in Northampton which specialises in supporting students with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Working closely with a dedicated SEND & Wellbeing team, the successful candidate will deliver tailored, trauma-informed interventions to help students build resilience and navigate life's challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a setting that values collaboration, compassion, and progress.

Applications Are Welcomed From Professionals Registered With

• HCPC (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Psychologists)
• NMC (e.g., Registered Mental Health Nurses)
• BACP, UKCP or equivalent (e.g., Counsellors, Psychotherapists)
• Social Work England
• Other relevant health or therapy regulators
  
  

Whether your background is in CBT, DBT, play therapy, counselling, or other therapeutic approaches, your expertise will help shape better outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Key Aspects Of The Role

• One-to-one and group-based mental health interventions
• Collaboration with staff, families, and external services
• Staff support and training on trauma-informed practice
• Contribution to whole-school wellbeing initiatives
  
  

This is a term-time role with a salary which is dependent on experience. The role also does require travel across sites, so access to transport is essential, and candidates requiring any form of Visa Sponsorship can NOT Be considered.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference through your practice, apply today or contact Nurse Seekers for further details on 01926 676369.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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