In this role, you will attend university and gain practical experience by applying the theory you learn. You will provide low-intensity CBT interventions to young people and their families with mild to moderate mental health conditions under the supervision of our senior staff.
You will deliver workshops and assemblies in schools based on their needs and develop relationships with key wellbeing staff to promote and support access to our services.
You will collaborate with the wider MHST (KKIM) team, including parent and community workers, educational psychologists, and engagement officers, to develop holistic care knowledge.
You will establish links with external agencies to increase your knowledge of available services, which will inform your team and aid in signposting young people.
You will co-deliver parent workshops to equip parents with tools to manage their children's anxieties and worries.
All employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are Kirklees MHST, recruiting Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioners to join our growing team. If you have experience working with children and young people in wellbeing or mental health support and are interested in completing a qualification in low-intensity CBT, this is an exciting opportunity.
Our team covers all schools in Kirklees, delivering evidence-based interventions for children with mild to moderate mental health conditions. We focus on early intervention and provide training and workshops to foster a whole-school approach to wellbeing.
You will be enrolled in the Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings at the University of Sheffield. During term time, you will attend university two days per week for 12 months.
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust providing community, mental health, and learning disability services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. We also offer secure services and lead the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities by providing high-quality care at the right time and place. We value diversity and encourage applications from all protected characteristic groups to reflect our communities.
As a foundation trust, we are accountable to our members, including staff and local residents, who have a say in our governance. About 14,300 members are part of our trust.
Join us and become part of over 4,500 staff dedicated to supporting and improving the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of those we serve.
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