As an EMHP/CWP you will be expected to work autonomously but also as part of a dynamic mental health team in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people are actively encouraged. This approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings. The training you will have undertaken will have enabled you to develop knowledge and practice skills to employ a range of evidence based interventions for common mental health problems via direct individual and group support for children, young people and their parents.
Responsibilities
* Work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals delivering a wide range of evidence‑informed interventions.
* Conduct holistic, child‑centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments, and provide direct individual and group support to children, young people and their parents.
* Deliver short‑term, low‑intensity interventions in schools and colleges throughout the localities to young people demonstrating need for support with their emotional health and wellbeing.
* Cooperate with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
* Completed Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) training.
* Experience working with children and young people, their families, and other stakeholders.
* Experience working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties.
* Ability to develop and practice evidence‑based skills under supervision.
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