Education Mental Health Practitioner

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Due to a recent expansion of the Wellbeing & Emotional Support Teams (WEST) in Herefordshire, we are now seeking a qualified EMHP to join our fantastic team.

The WEST team is a forward‑thinking, supportive & hardworking team that is continuously developing as individuals and a service. We provide high‑quality, evidence‑based CBT interventions to Children & Young People in schools and focus on a Whole School Approach to create mentally healthy environments for CYP.

We will provide you with resources to develop & progress should this be something you wish to do, as well as flexibility and a wealth of support, creating a great place to work. If you would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch with the Recruiting Manager.

This is a part‑time role working 30 hours per week.

Interviews will take place on Monday 16 February 2026.

We are a busy team covering 49 schools and colleges in Herefordshire. You will deliver low‑intensity CBT interventions (1:1 or group) in your assigned schools as well as Whole School Approach activities, keeping CYP at the heart of everything you do.

Under the support of operational lead, clinical lead & senior practitioners you will manage a case load of patients and complete assessments, care plans & other relevant documentation whilst maintaining the fidelity of the low‑intensity CBT model.

An understanding of risk management & safeguarding is imperative for this role, and you will be supported with managing this within the team.

You will receive regular case‑management & clinical skills supervision to support you clinically as well as participate in MDT/screening meetings.

You will work closely with families, school staff & other professionals and at times deliver consultations & sign‑posting advice to other agencies. Thus, strong interpersonal skills are key.

We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

You will work in partnership with educational settings & partners to improve outcomes for CYP 5‑18 years of age.

You will provide a high‑quality service to CYP, families and school staff and will have regular communication with all.

You will promote knowledge of mental health & the prevention of mental health with children and members of the public.

You will be an active member of the team and support service development as well as engage in service meetings.

You will act as a role model to colleagues and always seek to maintain the highest standards.

You will use your initiative and take responsibility for the quality of your work and the service you provide to patients.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role refer to the job description and person specification attached.

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.
• Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.
• Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural…