Education Mental Health Practitioner

Overview

We are looking for a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in an evolving service based in schools, working alongside teaching staff to support the early identification of mental health needs and promote wellbeing for staff and young people.

• Deliver evidence-based early intervention for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems in education settings, collaborating with a range of professionals to direct best practice in a holistic, child‑centred way.
• Assist children and young people in delivering early intervention to prevent the onset of more complex mental health needs.
• Support and facilitate staff in education settings to identify mental health and wellbeing needs, promoting a Whole School Approach and embedding a positive ethos toward mental health and wellbeing.
• Participate in the expanding MHST service, a joint initiative between health and education, and deliver services in relevant Nottinghamshire schools.

• Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or holder of an EMHP/CWP Post Graduate Diploma following completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence‑Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (C&Y IAPT).
• Accredited and registered with BABCP or BPS.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

• Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), deducted from salary over the first 2 months of employment.
• Encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 applies.
• The role operates under a hybrid model with some remote work and school‑based duties.

Name:
Deanna Field

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MHST Team Lead
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