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 to 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) offer an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. Currently, there are 5 Wellbeing in Mind teams across North Yorkshire, embedded within education settings.
We are looking to recruit an Education Mental Health Practitioner. The successful candidate will be employed part-time and will be part of a team supporting schools and colleges in the York area.
Applicants must have successfully completed the 1-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education Mental Health Practice.
Applicants must be registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
The Wellbeing in Mind team has three main functions:
1. Support the development of a whole-school or college approach to wellbeing, including developing mental health policies, resources, campaigns, training, assemblies, and PHSE curriculum.
2. Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting students' wellbeing, both formally and informally.
3. Undertake direct assessments and interventions for young people within education, primarily using a low-intensity cognitive-behavioral therapy model.
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 part of 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 comprehensive mental health care, from prevention to crisis and specialist care. We are committed to listening to and working with our patients, families, and carers to improve mental health and wellbeing in our region.
We are dedicated to innovative approaches that enhance regional wellbeing and strive to ensure everyone has access to the mental health care they need to lead their best lives.
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