Education Mental Health Practitioner

Company: National Health Service
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you contribute to early intervention and prevention for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties within educational settings. You will work in partnership with schools, families and CYP to develop intervention plans and outcomes, performing autonomous clinical work alongside education colleagues. You will deliver evidence-based interventions, conduct comprehensive and ROM-guided assessments, and contribute to service planning with schools. This role offers opportunities for supervision, professional development and cross-team collaboration, within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. The position aligns with NELFT’s mission to提升5

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working options
  • robust supervision framework
  • opportunities for professional development
  • staff health and wellbeing activities
  • equality and diversity initiatives
  • Disability Confident Leader status

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with schools to support CYP and families and develop intervention plans and outcomes
  • Deliver interventions for CYP in education settings
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews
  • Use ROMs and clinical tools to gather feedback and guide practice
  • Work with EMHPs/CWPs and senior practitioners to support learning and development
  • Engage in individual and group work and provide consultation within educational settings
  • Benefit from a robust supervision framework to support development

Key requirements

  • EMHP or CWP qualification
  • Experience delivering interventions for CYP in education settings
  • Ability to work autonomously as a clinician within scope of practice
  • Willingness and ability to travel across the county
  • Collaborative working with schools, families and colleagues
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Strong communication and relationship-building
  • Adaptable and flexible in multidisciplinary settings
  • ROMS (Routine Outcome Measures)
  • Clinical assessment and risk assessment
  • Care planning and reviews

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Posted: October 16th, 2026