Would you like to be part of a new, exciting, and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention?
In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new Mental Health Support Teams (named by children and young people in the region as Wellbeing in Mind teams) are an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. We currently have 5 Wellbeing in Mind teams across North Yorkshire, which are embedded within education settings.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced clinician to join our Scarborough & Ryedale Wellbeing in Mind Team as a band 6 Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner. The successful candidate will join an established, supportive team.
The successful applicant will be based and work in Scarborough; however, there may be times when attending meetings in Ryedale is required.
Applicants must be qualified as an EMHP and have completed, or currently be undertaking, the CWP/EMHP supervisor (PG Certificate or CPD) or Senior Wellbeing Practitioner G/PG Diploma training programme, provided by one of the nationally commissioned training providers.
The Wellbeing in Mind team has three functions:
1. Support the development of a whole-school or college approach to wellbeing, including supporting sites to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, resources, campaigns, training, assemblies, and PHSE curriculum.
2. Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff to support their skills and confidence in supporting students' wellbeing needs, both formally and informally.
3. Undertake direct assessments and interventions for young people within education, primarily using a low-intensity service model based on cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Each function accounts for approximately one-third of the team's workload.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serving County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.
Our teams work in partnership with patients, communities, and partners to provide a range of services from education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, aiming to help people feel safe, understood, and cared for. We listen to everyone in our care and work collaboratively with patients, families, and carers towards better mental health.
We are committed to innovative approaches that improve regional wellbeing, connecting with communities and partners to ensure mental health care reaches those who need it most. Our goal is to ensure everyone in our region has access to the mental health care they need to lead their best possible life.
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