Senior Mental Health Practitioner: School-Based CBT Lead

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon (South-West Essex MHSTs) is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP). You will deliver CBT interventions in schools, lead Whole School Approach activities, and supervise Education Mental Health Practitioners. Regular travel between schools is required.

Applicants should be CYPMHS clinicians with CYP-PT CBT or SFP training, or registered professionals with a postgraduate diploma in evidence-based therapies. Strong CBT experience is essential.

Qualifications

• CYPMHS clinician or completed CYP-PT CBT or SFP training.
• Postgraduate diploma in evidence-based therapies or equivalent.
• Strong CBT experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver brief, high-quality CBT interventions to children and young people in schools and colleges.
• Lead Whole School Approach activities and staff training.
• Supervise Education Mental Health Practitioners and share clinical knowledge.
• Develop school networks and co-produce mental health resources.

Skills

CBT experience

Supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Staff training

Education

CYPMHS clinician

Postgraduate diploma in evidence-based therapies

Job description

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon (South-West Essex MHSTs) is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP). You will deliver CBT interventions in schools, lead Whole School Approach activities, and supervise Education Mental Health Practitioners. Regular travel between schools is required.

Applicants should be CYPMHS clinicians with CYP-PT CBT or SFP training, or registered professionals with a postgraduate diploma in evidence-based therapies. Strong CBT experience is essential.