Remote & School-Based Child Wellbeing Practitioner

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking qualified Child Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP) or Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) to join the MHST team in Birmingham schools. The role involves delivering low-intensity CBT-based interventions within schools, running workshops, and supporting pupils, families and staff.

The post involves a mix of independent and collaborative work, travel around the city, and engagement in whole-school mental health initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified Child Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) or Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP).
• Ability to travel around the city is an essential criteria.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultation with school staff to help them access early mental health support for pupils with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Conduct screening assessments of children and young people and deliver evidence-based interventions 1:1 or in groups in primary and secondary schools.
• Deliver workshops, assemblies and training to pupils, families and education staff as part of the Whole School Approach.

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking qualified Child Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP) or Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) to join the MHST team in Birmingham schools. The role involves delivering low-intensity CBT-based interventions within schools, running workshops, and supporting pupils, families and staff.

The post involves a mix of independent and collaborative work, travel around the city, and engagement in whole-school mental health initiatives