In-School Mental Health Practitioner — Early Intervention

Gloucestershire Health and Care; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to enhance mental health support for children and young people across educational and healthcare sectors. This full-time position in Gloucestershire involves delivering early interventions and working alongside education staff to ensure proper mental health care. Candidates must have completed the HEE commissioned course or an equivalent to qualify. This role also includes travel within local areas.

Qualifications

• Completion of the HEE commissioned course in Education Mental Health Practitioner.
• Understanding of mental health interventions for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions for children in education settings.
• Help access specialist services for children with severe mental health problems.
• Support staff in education to manage mental health issues.

Skills

Deliver evidence-based interventions

Support staff with mental health issues

Facilitate access to specialist services

Education

HEE commissioned 1-year ‘Education Mental Health Practitioner’ course

Equivalent ‘Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner’ course

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner to enhance mental health support for children and young people across educational and healthcare sectors. This full-time position in Gloucestershire involves delivering early interventions and working alongside education staff to ensure proper mental health care. Candidates must have completed the HEE commissioned course or an equivalent to qualify. This role also includes travel within local areas.