Mental Health Practitioner

Overview

In this role you will apply clinical expertise to support children and young people, focusing on mental health in educational settings. You will work within a growing service in Central & West Lancashire, partnering with schools, families and multi‑agency teams to provide early, preventative support. You will use CBT or solution‑focused approaches to improve outcomes and build trust through safeguarding, risk management and collaborative communication. Join a forward‑thinking team dedicated to making a lasting difference for CYP.

Pay / Benefits

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance at 2x basic salary
• Competitive contributory pension
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Learning and development opportunities and career progression

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 therapeutic interventions with children, families and groups
• Assess mental health, evaluate risk, and take appropriate action
• Safeguarding and risk management in educational and community settings
• Build trusted relationships with schools, families and multi‑agency partners
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with stakeholders
• Support risk reduction and early intervention in educational contexts
• Contribute to professional development and learning within the team
• Monitor and document outcomes and progress where applicable

Key requirements

• Core professional/clinical qualification (e.g. EMHP, CWP, PMHW) with relevant registration
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for CYP with mild–moderate MH needs
• Experience in safeguarding, capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence
• Experience working with CYPF and their families, schools and other agencies
• Excellent oral and written communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work year‑round and flexibly as part of a team
• Desirable: Youth Mental Health First Aid trained

• Excellent communication
• Collaborative and team‑oriented
• Reflective and adaptable
• CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
• Solution‑focused techniques
• Evidence‑based psychological interventions for anxiety and low mood in CYP

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