Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
In Training all of the below Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.
- Skills
Computer literate
- Skills
Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
- Skills
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to form a good helping relationship with children and young people with mental health problems
- Skills
When qualified all of the below: Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children
- Skills
Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with families
- Skills
Ability to conduct group parenting programmes
- Skills
Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
- Skills
Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people
- Skills
Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately
- Skills
Ability take appropriate action to mitigate or manage risk
- Knowledge
Knowledge of educational environments
- Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Knowledge
Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
- Experience
In Training: Previous experience of working with children and young people
- Experience
When qualified: Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
- Experience
Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
- Experience
Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties
- Experience
Experience of working with anxiety disorders
- Experience
Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders
- Experience
Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)
- Qualifications
In Training Evidence of a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required (in a relevant academic subject) for entry onto Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7)
- Qualifications
OR Evidence of a minimum of academic credit Level 5 (Level 4 in exceptional circumstances) for entry onto Graduate Diploma (Level 6)
- Qualifications
When qualified In addition to the above: Successful completion of the NHSE commissioned 1yr ‘Education Mental Health Practitioner’ course.
- Qualifications
Registered with the BABCP or BPS as an EMHP
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to teach others about mental health issues
- Skills
Ability to conduct other group therapeutic interventions with children and their families
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the functional operation of children and young peoples services
- Experience
Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting
- Experience
Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting
- Experience
Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children’s emotional wellbeing
- Experience
Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas
- Experience
Experience of working with looked after children
- Experience
Experience of working with other vulnerable groups
- Qualifications
A further relevant degree qualification
- Qualifications
Teaching qualification
- Qualifications
Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) as a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP).
This 12-month fixed-term post offers a fully funded training year with Derby University (hybrid learning), combining academic study with practical experience to develop the skills and knowledge required to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in delivering evidence-based interventions within educational settings, helping to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes for children and young people. You will receive comprehensive training, regular clinical supervision, and dedicated support throughout your development journey.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about improving the mental health of children and young people, keen to work collaboratively with schools and families, and committed to developing a rewarding career within NHS mental health services.
If you have any questions about the course or the role itself, please contact Gina Legg gina.legg@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
You will play a vital role in promoting mental health awareness and providing support to students within your designated educational settings. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to deliver targeted interventions. You will collaborate with education staff to create a supportive environment for all students through the delivery of Whole School Approach activities promoting positive mental health.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Direct Support: Offer one-on-one and group support sessions to students experiencing mental health challenges.
Collaborate with Staff: Work alongside teachers and school staff to identify students in need of mental health support and develop tailored intervention plans through our consultation model.
Promote Well-being: Organise and participate in school-wide mental health initiatives and delivery of Whole School Approach activities such as assemblies, workshops, and drop-ins. Create and distribute resources on mental health topics for students, parents, and staff.
Professional Development: Completion of fully funded Postgraduate Diploma to become an accredited Education Mental Health Practitioner (University TBC).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for full details of duties.
The Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)/Low-intensity CBT practitioner will work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner as their training affords and with appropriate supervision, and engage in;
- Delivering Low-intensity CBT and other evidence-based interventions for children and young people in education setting with mild to moderate mental health problems.
- Helping children and young people within these settings who present with more severe problems to rapidly access more specialist services.
- Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
- Working with and within education environments to afford better access to specialist mental health services.
- And to use the acquired skills, knowledge and abilities to deliver a service based within education settings that builds on and reinforces but does not replace those initiatives that already exist within these environments.
Applicant requirements
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 Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Lincoln, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Education mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months). The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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