Senior School-Based Mental Health Practitioner

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Baildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the UK is offering two Senior Mental Health Practitioner positions to support children and young people’s mental health in schools and colleges. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based interventions, manage and supervise trainees, and work collaboratively with educational staff. A commitment to promoting mental health within the educational setting and experience working with children are essential. Flexible working arrangements and a variety of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Internal and external development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience managing risk and assessing mental health issues.
• Experience delivering training material in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support in schools.
• Support training and supervision for team members.
• Conduct assessments and brief interventions for clients.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Liaison and consultation

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Experience working with children and families

Education

Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist

Postgraduate qualification in specific therapy

Supervision qualification for EMHPs

Job description

A leading NHS organization in the UK is offering two Senior Mental Health Practitioner positions to support children and young people’s mental health in schools and colleges. The ideal candidate will provide evidence-based interventions, manage and supervise trainees, and work collaboratively with educational staff. A commitment to promoting mental health within the educational setting and experience working with children are essential. Flexible working arrangements and a variety of benefits are offered.