Job Description

Would you like to be part of a new, exciting and innovative service working with young people with an ethos of prevention and early intervention?
In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the new Mental Health Support Teams (named by children and young people in the region as Wellbeing in Mind teams) are an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England. We currently have 5 Wellbeing in Mind teams across North Yorkshire, which are embedded within education settings
We are looking to recruit a new Education Mental Health Practitioner. The successful candidates will become part of a team delivering support to schools in the Selby area.
Applicants must have successfully completed the 1 year Post Graduate Certificate 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course and be registered with either the BABCP or BPS.
Main duties of the job
The Wellbeing in Mind team has 3 functions: * Support the development of a whole-school or college approach to wellbeing. This can include, but is not limited to, supporting sites to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing policies, development of resources, supporting campaigns and delivering training, assemblies and PHSE curriculum.

• Provide timely advice and consultation to education staff. This is designed to support teaching staff to build their skills and confidence in supporting the wellbeing needs of their students/pupils. This is offered in both a formal and informal way.
• Undertake direct assessments and intervention for young people within education. We offer a low intensity service model, predominantly using cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Each function accounts for a third of the team's workload.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYC-062-25-B
Job locations
Schools and Colleges in Selby and surrounding areas
Selby
YO8 8AT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Successfully completed British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited or Higher Education England (HEE) Approved academic course of study in line with the CYP IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and will be qualified as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
• Professional registration as a Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working with young people who have experienced emotional distress impacting on their mental health
• Experience of delivering low intensity CBT interventions
• Experience of working in an education setting
• Able to write clear reports and letters
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Able to deliver evidence-based LICBT interventions in line with protocols
• Computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Competent in risk assessment
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates an understanding of how emotional distress may present in young people and impact upon their mental health
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Personal Attributes
Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Successfully completed British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited or Higher Education England (HEE) Approved academic course of study in line with the CYP IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and will be qualified as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)
• Professional registration as a Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working with young people who have experienced emotional distress impacting on their mental health
• Experience of delivering low intensity CBT interventions
• Experience of working in an education setting
• Able to write clear reports and letters
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Able to deliver evidence-based LICBT interventions in line with protocols
• Computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Competent in risk assessment
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates an understanding of how emotional distress may present in young people and impact upon their mental health
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Personal Attributes
Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English

Skills Required