Education Mental Health Practitioner (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Job Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative Mental Health Support Team (MHST), locally known as the Peace of Mind Team, delivering early intervention and prevention-focused mental health services to children and young people.

The role supports the UK government’s initiative to expand access to mental health services in educational settings. You will work directly with schools and colleges across South Durham, helping to improve emotional wellbeing and resilience among students.

Key Responsibilities

The EMHP role is structured around three core functions:

1. Whole-School/College Approach to Wellbeing

• Support development and implementation of mental health policies
  Deliver training, workshops, and awareness campaigns
  Contribute to PHSE curriculum and wellbeing initiatives

2. Consultation and Advice for Education Staff

• Provide guidance to teachers and school staff
  Build staff confidence in managing student mental health needs
  Offer both formal and informal consultation

3. Direct Clinical Work with Young People

• Conduct assessments and deliver low-intensity interventions
  Use evidence-based approaches, primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  Manage a caseload of young people with mild to moderate mental health needs

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

The Trust is committed to:

• Delivering compassionate, person-centred care
  Supporting recovery and wellbeing
  Working collaboratively with communities and partners
  Promoting innovation in mental health services

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education Mental Health Practice (EMHP)
  Accreditation via a British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) approved programme
  Current professional registration with a relevant body

Experience & Skills

• Experience working with children and young people experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties
  Delivery of low-intensity CBT interventions
  Experience working within educational settings
  Strong communication and report-writing skills
  Ability to manage workload and caseload independently
  Competence in risk assessment and safeguarding
  Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships

Personal Attributes

• Motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable
  Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  Ability to work under pressure
  Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice
  Reflective approach to professional development

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel independently across the locality (reasonable adjustments considered under Equality Act 2010)

Important Information & Guidance

• Skilled Worker visa eligibility and requirements
  UK Visas and Immigration information
  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
  Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
  Right to work in the UK
  Employment rights in the UK
  Equality Act 2010 guidance
  NHS careers information

Sponsorship & Compliance

Applications are welcome from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. All applicants must comply with UK professional registration and background check requirements.