This qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner post sits in the central Mental Health Support Team (MHST) within Oxford Health's Oxfordshire MHSTs. The work centres on evidence-based intervention for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems in education settings, alongside support for schools' whole-school approach to mental health. It is for qualified practitioners only, not the trainee place. Fit depends on an EMHP qualification and prior experience within a CAMHS structure.
What the job involves
- Deliver evidence-based intervention for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems in education settings
- Support schools with their whole-school approach to mental health, for example through assemblies and workshops
- Support and facilitate education staff to identify and, where appropriate, manage mental health and wellbeing issues
- Help children and young people with more severe problems access more specialist services
- Work as an autonomous responsible practitioner within the local job description
- Carry out the wider duties set out in the attached job description
What’s required
Qualifications
- Completion of an EMHP qualification
Experience
- Experience of working within a CAMHS structure
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of MHSTs and their role in schools
- Understanding of multi-agency working to support schools
- Knowledge of the schools system
- Ability to deliver intervention to children and families
Nice to have
- Completion of the EMHP course
- Experience of working in CAMHS at Band 4 or Band 5
- Experience of working directly in schools in a supportive role
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- NHS discount across a range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
