Senior Mental Health Practitioner – School-Based

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to support children in educational settings across Colchester, England. The ideal candidate will have current UK professional registration and experience in delivering mental health interventions to children. This role also involves supervisory responsibilities within a multidisciplined team, making it crucial for candidates to demonstrate both autonomous and collaborative working skills. The position offers an exciting opportunity to impact young people's mental health positively.

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration required.
• Experience in delivering mental health interventions to children and young people.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Work in partnership with schools and families to co-produce training materials.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior and trainee staff.

Skills

Experience in delivering mental health interventions

Ability to work with families and partner agencies

Knowledge of evidence-based interventions

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Autonomous work

Education

Current UK professional registration

Job description

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to support children in educational settings across Colchester, England. The ideal candidate will have current UK professional registration and experience in delivering mental health interventions to children. This role also involves supervisory responsibilities within a multidisciplined team, making it crucial for candidates to demonstrate both autonomous and collaborative working skills. The position offers an exciting opportunity to impact young people's mental health positively.