Description
We are looking for 2 individuals who are ready to train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). You will undertake a funded one-year training programme while working under supervision to deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions to children, young people and their families in educational settings. A full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure is required for this role.
You will:
- Work within a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) to increase and improve emotional and mental health provision within educational settings for 5-18 year olds in Westminster and RBKC
- Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self-management of presenting difficulties
- Contribute to whole-school approaches and the development of individual or group clinical materials under the direction of the wider team
- Complete the KCL PG Dip in CYP-PT: Therapy (EMHP pathway), combining academic study with supervised clinical practice, assessment and outcome-focused intervention
You are:
- Able to study at degree level (degree preferred but not essential) and passionate about working with children and young people
- Experienced of working with children, young people or their families in an educational or mental health setting
- Eager to deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT informed guided self help) under supervision and make a difference within our MHST
- Committed to developing skills in supporting mild to moderate anxiety, low mood and related difficulties