B5 Educational Mental Health Practitioner
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3SZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
1wte B5 Education Mental Health Practitioner (must have the specific EMHP qualification to be able to apply for this post) Post based in Walsall but m...
As an EMHP 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.
Join our Team in Black Country Healthcare
Here at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on employing the best people who have the right skills, vision and values to make a difference to the communities we serve.
- Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives?
- Are you skilled in working with children and young people with emerging emotional wellbeing needs?
- Do you believe in providing a young person with best possible outcomes?
- Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary/multiagency team?
- Are you looking for opportunities for career development and progression?
For more information and a confidential discussion please email Zoe Gilbert, Service Manager on z.gilbert@nhs.net
Any questions regarding application please contact our recruitment team on 01384 325028.
- Work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals delivering a wide range of evidence informed interventions
- Develop and practice evidence-based skills under supervision to work directly with children, young people and families.
- Develop and practice evidence-based skills to carry out holistic and child-centred mental health assessments, including risk assessments.
The Education Mental Health Practitioner is required to:
- Demonstrate and evidence they have completed the Educational Mental Health Practitioner training
- Have experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
- Have experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders
- Have experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties
Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
- Educational Mental Health Practitioner formal qualification
- Experience of working with external agencies and stakeholders
- Able to travel around the Black Country using own transport
- Has established knowledge of the education system in England
Desirable: - A further relevant degree; - Teaching ability
Ability to demonstrate skills
Essential: - Has the ability to build an alliance with a young person; - Has the ability to effectively communicate with teaching staff
Desirable: - Has the ability to communicate with larger audiences.
How to apply
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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