Impactful Children's Mental Health Coordinator - MDT

Connected Local Government; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization seeks a Mental Health Coordinator to support children dealing with emotional and mental health difficulties in Chelmsford. The role requires delivering therapeutic interventions and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support. Candidates should have a degree in mental health nursing or equivalent, significant experience in therapeutic practices, and a strong commitment to trauma-informed methodologies. This full-time position is a fixed term for 24 months, with an anticipated start in April 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for unpaid carers

Commitment to Disability Confident

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Hold an accredited degree or diploma-level qualification in mental health nursing or equivalent.
• Demonstrate significant experience in developing support packages and thorough assessments.
• Experience in applying therapeutic intervention models for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and dynamic support for children experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties.
• Initiate innovative ways of working with children and families.
• Maintain records and produce reports as necessary.

Skills

Trauma-informed principles

Therapeutic intervention models

Collaboration skills

Vulnerability and safeguarding protocols

Education

Accredited degree in mental health nursing or equivalent

Job description

A public service organization seeks a Mental Health Coordinator to support children dealing with emotional and mental health difficulties in Chelmsford. The role requires delivering therapeutic interventions and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support. Candidates should have a degree in mental health nursing or equivalent, significant experience in therapeutic practices, and a strong commitment to trauma-informed methodologies. This full-time position is a fixed term for 24 months, with an anticipated start in April 2026.