Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
- Skills
Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
- Skills
Ability to work well with a team
- Skills
Ability to manage a caseload effectively
- Skills
Ability to work independently
- Skills
Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a clinical context
- Knowledge
Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
- Knowledge
Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
- Experience
Professional involvement with the users of mental health services
- Experience
Experience of case management of young people
- Experience
Experience of multiagency working
- Experience
Experience of working with neuro developmental disorders
- Experience
Significant post qualification experience in mental health services to post graduate diploma level
- Experience
Experience of working with children and young people with mild to moderate mental health conditions particularly related to anxiety, low mood and behaviour
- Experience
Have a good working knowledge of evidence based interventions for Children and Young people
- Experience
Good understanding of CYP IAPT principles
- Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification EMHP Must be accredited with the BABCP/BPS or Post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) accredited with the BABCP/BPS
- Qualifications
Completion of the post graduate certificate in supervisory skills or eligible to be able to complete the course at time of applying for the role
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Are you an education mental health practitioner or accredited CBT practitioner who is passionate about making a real difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people? Join us as a Senior Educational Mental Health Practitioner within our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of schools and communities, delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting children and families with mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, and behavioural challenges. You’ll be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team committed to early intervention and improving outcomes for young people.
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine clinical expertise with creativity and collaboration, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Main duties of the job
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to improving young people’s mental health.
You will:
Carry out high-quality mental health assessments for children and young people referred to the service.
Deliver CBT or CBT-informed interventions, individually and in groups, tailored to assessed needs.
Provide consultation and advice to education staff and other professionals to support whole-school approaches to mental health.
Manage a defined caseload effectively, ensuring timely care planning and delivery.
Offer clinical supervision and mentorship to colleagues and trainees.
Monitor outcomes using Routine Outcome Measures (ROM) and engage in clinical review where necessary.
Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies to ensure coordinated care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
As part of our commitment to fairness, and integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior education mental health practitioner (MHST) with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Stockport, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Education mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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