Education Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Support Teams in Manchester, Salford and Trafford will form part of a Thrive In Education model working in an integrated manner with our partnership agencies from the voluntary sector and provide 'Getting Help' and 'Getting Advice' as part of the MFT Thrive offer. The Thrive In Education team will work flexibly in and around several educational settings, working alongside education colleagues to develop and provide preventive and early help support to meet the needs of their pupils experiencing low intensity mental health issues, mainly anxiety and low mood . A multi professional team around the school has been developed to work collaboratively to support schools including professionals from Educational Psychology, 42nd Street, Manchester Mind, Place2Be, School nurses. ., Trafford, Salford and Manchester Mental Health Support Team (MHST) forms part of a Thrive In Education model working in an integrated manner with our partnership agencies from the voluntary sector. The MHST Thrive In Education Team has three core functions:-

• To deliver evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• Support the mental health leads in schools/colleges to deliver a whole school approach to wellbeing and mental health.
• Provide advice and guidance to education staff and liaise with specialist services to support children and young people to remain in education through the right support.
• The team work flexibly in educational settings, alongside education colleagues to develop and provide preventive, evidence based interventions to support to children & young people with mild to moderate mental health issues. This includes offering individual and group sessions to young people and parent/carers.
• Staff training, consultation and advice
• Liaison & signposting to relevant support services across the borough., To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading., A recognised qualification in any of the below: ? An Education Mental Health Practitioner ? A Children and Young Persons Wellbeing Practitioner ? PG Dip CBT ? Mental health/Children's nurse ? Occupational Therapy ? Social work ? Registered / accredited with relevant regulatory body (or awaiting registration/accreditation)
  
  A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role, Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of delivering low intensity interventions in school and education environments as part of IAPT training.
• Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding.
• Experience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations and treatment packages.
• Experience of caseload management, working within a multi-disciplinary mental health setting.
• Experience of gathering clinical evidence, reports and information as part of signposting to other internal or external pathways.
• Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies within a community model.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and impact on clinical practice, Experience of providing evidence based interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families in CAMHS or a community setting, Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
• The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely and planned.
• The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person and family.
• To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary community team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships.
• The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic.
• Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation
• The ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self.
• Ability to manage and organise own time and diary.
• The ability to follow trust policies and procedures.
• The ability to work independently in school settings with the support of case management supervision, Experience of delivering training and /or group work.
• Demonstrable therapeutic skills
• IT competent
• Knowledge and understanding of the research process
  
  Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At
MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time., As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.