Educational Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 27 April 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join the Northumberland Primary Mental Health Team. The post holder will work directly within the Northumberland Be you Mental Health Support Teams.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and self‑motivated individuals with a passion for delivering early intervention and innovative new models of working in children’s mental health.
The role will involve delivering the 3 core functions of the EMHP role: 1:1 low‑intensity psychological interventions, whole‑school delivery, and an advisory & consultative role. It also includes managing a caseload, participating in supervision, liaising with partners, and fostering inclusive leadership within the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Deliver evidence‑based low‑intensity psychological interventions for children and young people with mild/moderate needs, individually and in small group programmes; facilitate psycho‑education sessions and staff training.
* Provide support to schools to improve their whole‑school approach to emotional well‑being.
* Deliver a consultation and sign‑posting role to early help, targeted and specialist support services for children and young people’s emotional health and well‑being.
* Engage proactively with the wider team and external partners to support the Mental Health Support Team functions.
* Maintain and supervise a caseload, ensuring interventions are delivered and supporting patients through to discharge.
* Participate in clinical, case‑management, group/peer, and safeguarding supervision sessions.
* Liaise with system partners and contribute to the wider emotional and mental health pathway in Northumberland.
* Model compassionate and inclusive leadership, engaging, enabling and empowering others, using coaching to promote ownership of learning, and facilitating team working.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
* Basic literacy and numeracy qualifications.
* Relevant knowledge gained through a postgraduate diploma in Mental Health and Emotional Well‑being in an educational environment.
* Up‑to‑date professional registration with a body such as the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy or the British Psychological Society.
Experience
* Experience working with children and young people and an understanding of the England education system.
* Knowledge or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools.
* Knowledge or experience in quality improvement tools, techniques and methods.
Other Requirements
* Valid driving licence and either a car to use for work or access to a Trust personal lease vehicle. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled candidates.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Location
Northumberland Mental Health Support Team – locality to be confirmed at interview.
Contract
Permanent
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