Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) (or CWP)

You will hold a caseload of children and

adolescents with mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties and

will deliver evidence-based and time limited 1:1 and group interventions,

employing the principles underpinning the national CYP-IAPT programme (Children

and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Low intensity

interventions (e.g. CBT guided self-help) will be delivered in a range of

education settings (primary, secondary, special, alternative provision and

sixth form and further education colleges).

Work will include psychoeducation sessions to a range of stakeholders,

including children and young people, parents/carers and education staff,

promoting a whole school approach to mental health. The role runs throughout

the year, and you will be part of our holiday provision, ensuring we can

support children all year round.

You will work with people from diverse

backgrounds, using interpreters when necessary, and will have a commitment to

challenging health inequities, and increasing access to our services for all

young people. You will also work closely with

colleagues and partners in the Local Authority, CAMHS, education settings where

interventions are being delivered and other relevant mental health

providers.

intervention plans to meet the mild - moderate needs of CYP with a range of

mild moderate emotional and mental health difficulties, with the support of

your supervisor

people, their families and educators in the development of plans, agreeing

interventions, goals and outcomes

parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting

difficulties

group interventions for CYP aged 5-25 with mild moderate emotional and mental

health difficulties

intervention are provided from an inclusive values base, which recognises and

respects diversity

self and others, with support from your supervisor

training and intervention activity

collection and report clinical outcomes and service access data into the

digital patient record system, CYP IAPTUS

settings worked in

workshops and programmes to children, young people, parents/carers and

education staff

people with more complex needs to relevant services

and clinical and case-management supervision

demonstrate an ability to manage ones own caseload in conjunction with the

requirements of the service and the team.

collaborative approach, involving a range of relevant others when indicated.

Specifically, work in collaboration with teachers and other education staff,

parents, children, young people and the wider community to enhance and broaden

access to mental health services

or group intervention materials or training materials

meetings to discuss any young people known to the service

for your caseload and develop plans with your supervisor to reach targets

within structured timescales

and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health

issues

own professional practice and accreditation, and work in accordance with West

London Mind's policies and procedures

understood, communicated and followed.

are communicated, recorded and shared with appropriate parties.

discussed and reviewed with line-manager on a regular basis as part of

continuing professional development

and respond to agreed objectives

Continuous Professional Development and the requirements of the post and ensure

personal development plans maintained up to date

line with identified professional objectives

adherence to organisational policies and procedures in the design and delivery

of interventions

out any additional tasks as required by the service and West London Mind

West London Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people across West London to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Through our services, community work and partnerships, we work to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and collaborative workplace where colleagues feel valued, can develop their skills and are encouraged to make a meaningful contribution.

Joining West London Mind means being part of a passionate and dedicated team, where the work you do can have a real impact on peoples lives and the communities we serve.

Qualifications

Essential: - Hold a current, accredited qualification (EMHP or CWP) to deliver evidence-based mental health based interventions for children and young people

Experience

Skills, Attributes & Qualities