Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) York(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Support early mental health care for children and young people

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Wellbeing in Mind Teams in York as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). You will be part of a growing, innovative NHS service focused on early intervention, prevention, and improving mental health support within schools and colleges.

The role sits within a national programme designed to increase access to evidence-based mental health support for children and young people.

About the role

As an EMHP, you will work directly within education settings to support students, staff, and whole-school wellbeing approaches. Your work will combine direct clinical interventions with broader preventative and educational activities.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering low-intensity psychological support using evidence-based approaches, primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Key responsibilities

 Whole-school wellbeing support

• Help develop and implement whole-school mental health strategies
  Contribute to wellbeing policies, resources, and campaigns
  Deliver assemblies, workshops, and PSHE-related mental health education

 Staff consultation & support

• Provide advice and guidance to teachers and school staff
  Support staff confidence in managing pupil wellbeing needs
  Offer both formal and informal consultation sessions

 Direct therapeutic work with young people

• Conduct assessments for children and young people experiencing emotional distress
  Deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions
  Support early identification and prevention of worsening mental health needs

Working pattern

• Full-time role
  Based in schools and colleges across York
  Requires independent travel across the locality (business use vehicle essential)

Who this role is for

We are looking for a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner who is passionate about improving young people’s mental health through early intervention.

Essential requirements:

• Completion of a BPS or HEE-approved EMHP training programme
  Registration with BPS and/or BABCP (or relevant professional body)
  Experience working in education settings
  Experience delivering low-intensity CBT interventions
  Ability to manage a caseload independently
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills and competencies

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Understanding of emotional distress in children and adolescents
  Ability to deliver evidence-based psychological interventions
  Competence in risk assessment and safeguarding
  Strong written communication (reports, letters, case notes)
  Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships
  Good organisational and time management skills
  Confidence using digital systems and IT tools

About the Wellbeing in Mind Teams

The service is part of the national Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) programme, delivered in schools across North Yorkshire and York.

The team focuses on three core functions:

Whole-school mental health and wellbeing development
Consultation and advice for education staff
Direct low-intensity therapeutic interventions for young people

Each function contributes equally to the team’s work, ensuring a balanced and preventative approach to mental health support.

About the organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) provides mental health and learning disability services across the North of England.

The Trust works in partnership with schools, communities, and healthcare providers to deliver compassionate, recovery-focused, and evidence-based care. Its mission is to ensure that children, young people, and adults receive the right support at the right time.

What you’ll receive

 Professional development

• Ongoing clinical supervision
  Access to specialist CBT and EMHP training updates
  Opportunities to develop within NHS psychological services

 Work-life balance

• NHS annual leave entitlement
  Structured working in education settings
  Term-time aligned working environment in many cases

 NHS benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
  Agenda for Change pay structure
  Employee wellbeing and support services

Important information

Background checks

• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with children and young people.
• UK registration
• Applicants must hold appropriate professional registration (BPS and/or BABCP).
• Visa sponsorship
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Final note

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in children and young people’s lives by providing early mental health support within schools. You will be part of a forward-thinking NHS programme focused on prevention, education, and recovery.