Mental Health Practitioner - Derby
Children & Young People's Mental Health
Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Core Qualified Mental Health Practitioner to work within an Mental Health Support Team in Derbyshire.
The service is a locality-led, integrated team providing effective, evidence-based mental health and emotional wellbeing support for children and young people (CYP), delivering timely services in education settings and communities.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Mental Health Practitioner will deliver therapeutic interventions, offer supervision, and consult with professionals and educators in a defined locality.
You’ll work with CYP facing mild to moderate mental health challenges, providing assessments, interventions, and support for self-management.
Contract: TemporaryHours: Monday-Friday 37.5
This role is ideal for experienced professionals with a passion for improving the mental wellbeing of children and families. You’ll contribute to a supportive, multi-disciplinary team focused on improving access to mental health services across Birmingham.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic support and evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
- Assess, plan, and implement care for children and families in educational and community settings.
- Supervise and consult with team members and professionals.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Core professional qualification (Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Education Mental Health Practitioner, EMHP Education Mental Health Practitioner) with relevant registration.
- Experience working with children and young people on mental health and emotional wellbeing issues.
- Skilled in delivering interventions for anxiety, low mood, and self-management.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
- Car driver with use of vehicle for business purposes