Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Balderton PCC Town Newark Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Newark & Sherwood Mental Health Support Team (MHST) and play a key role in the development of mental health support within education settings across the locality.

We are seeking a Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to lead and support projects that enhance the involvement and participation of children and young people, families, and schools in shaping and improving mental health services. The post holder will work collaboratively with education settings, young people, parents/carers, and wider stakeholders to co-produce initiatives and deliver meaningful participation and engagement activities across the MHST.

Alongside these responsibilities, the post holder will maintain a clinical caseload, providing evidence-based early intervention support and treatment for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. They will also offer consultation and support to education settings and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

The MHST works closely with schools to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, their families, and education staff.

Applicants must hold a recognised EMHP Postgraduate Diploma and have completed a CYP IAPT-approved training programme in evidence-based psychological treatment for children and young people. Registration with a relevant professional body, such as BABCP or BPS, is essential.

We are an early intervention wellbeing service aimed at providing support for children young people and families around low-level emotional wellbeing needs, such as anxiety, low mood, managing emotions, and sleep. We link in directly with Nottinghamshire CAMHS teams and provide ‘in school’ sessions to promote a positive mental health.

• Senior oversight of groups
• Supervision of EMHP's / CWP's

• Hold a clinical caseload
• Opportunities to develop and shape the service to meet local need

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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