The Link, along with other voluntary and community sector providers have formed a partnership to create the South Tees Mental Health Support Team, also known as The InsideOut Team.The InsideOut Team are the Middlesbrough and Redcar Mental Health Support Team, we work with, and in schools, supporting children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, through the whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
We are currently recruiting a Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to start with our organisation in October 2026.
To apply for this post, please send your completed application along with a CV to recruitment@redcarlink.com
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work within the InsideOut Mental Health Support Team, as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering, with supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people in an educational or community setting, who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These may include psycho-education, self-help and work with presentation such as anxiety and low mood. The postholder will also support staff in education settings to identify and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
Please see attached Job description with a full breakdown of the main duties and responsibilities.
About us
The Link is a Middlesbrough based professional mental health and emotional wellbeing provider. We provide therapeutic services to children, young people and families across the North East including Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees and Darlington. Our services include a wide range of workshops and training, therapeutic assessments, one to one therapeutic interventions including specialist therapies and Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) evidence-based therapies.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description in the supporting documents section, which details the main duties and responsibilities of a Education Mental Health Practitioner within The Link/InsideOut Mental Health Support Team.
Person Specification
Please see detailed Person Specification in attached documents
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Qualifications
- Holds a recognised qualification through Health Education England Quality Assured EMHP training programme
- Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree
- Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e.BABCP//BPS)
- Is accredited/ registered with a relevant professional body (i.e.BABCP//BPS)
- Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
Experience
- Post qualification experience as a practising Education Mental Health Practitioner
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
- Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
- Experience of working within educational establishments
- Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with low-intensity CBT approaches and is willing to support the implementation of The Link & InsideOut model and integrate within practice.
- Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.
- Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
- Demonstrates an understanding of assessment and risk.
- Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families.
- Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
- Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health
- Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£33,487 to £38,682 a yearFull Time Equivalent
Education Mental Health Practitioner employer: The Link
The Link is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and safety-focused work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about lean manufacturing and quality. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful production processes in the heart of the UK. With a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork, The Link offers a rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.
