Education Mental Health Practitioner inWigan inWigan PUBLISHED MON 9 DEC 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

BLUE LIGHT CARD FAMILY HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH NHS PENSION

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health of children and young people in educational settings.
Regular clinical and case management supervision, ensuring ongoing professional development and support.
Collaboration with a diverse team of senior clinicians, higher-level therapists, and other mental health support services.
Involvement in the development of whole school/college mental health initiatives, helping create a supportive environment for students.
Access to excellent staff benefits, including competitive pay enhancements and generous annual leave.
Flexible working options and programs designed to support staff wellbeing, including a robust wellbeing program.
Participation in evidence-based interventions, contributing to best practices in mental health support for young people.
The Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role at Wigan Mental Health Support Team (MHST), part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, is focused on supporting the mental health needs of children and young people in educational settings. Applicants must possess an existing EMHP qualification. The position involves collaborating with school staff to enhance their ability to recognize and address emerging mental health challenges among students. Key responsibilities include delivering evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues, supporting the senior mental health lead in developing a holistic approach to mental health within schools, providing brief interventions and support plans for students, and liaising with external services to ensure appropriate care.

The role offers regular clinical and case management supervision and includes participating in whole-school mental health initiatives. Additional benefits for staff include competitive pay enhancements, a comprehensive annual leave policy, excellent pension options, a cycle to work scheme, and various discounts and wellbeing programs.

 


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