Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner; EMHP

Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

The closing date is 15 March 2026

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Band 5 Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to join the Peterborough Mental Health Support Team with a team base in Hampton, Peterborough.

* Please only proceed to application if you are a qualified EMHP or will be fully qualified by March 2026*

'It is a condition of your employment that you will be registered with either the BPS or BABCP. We understand there is a backlog and therefore will accept applications where registration is in progress or you intend to register as soon as possible'

The EMHP role is an opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions to parents and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors.

Mental Health Support Teams work in collaboration with education settings to provide early intervention to children, young people and their families/carers for mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The role requires the applicant to travel around the area to allocated schools.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 2nd March 2026

You will be working in a creative environment where evidence-based interventions, new ideas, ways of working and supporting children and young people (CYP) are actively encouraged. The approach requires flexibility and adaptability, and a passion for working with CYP in education settings.

The post holder will work as an autonomous Practitioner in education and health care settings alongside a team of mental health professionals and within the scope of their job description.

The post holder will carry out assessments, develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to children, young people, parents and carers.

The interventions address mild to moderate mental health difficulties (anxiety, worries and fears, behaviour, low mood).

The post holder will receive regular supervision to support them in their work.

Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.

Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their parents/carers, families and educators in the self‑management of presenting difficulties.

Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.

Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.

Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity.

Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national protocols.

Undertake and record accurate assessments and formulation of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance.

Adhere to all regulations, processes, and procedures within the educational service to which the postholder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder is working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures.

Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate relevant service.

Through case management, supervision, and any other relevant local pathway, escalation of cases where the level of need or risk is beyond the scope of practice of the postholder.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence-based psychological treatments, primarily guided self‑help.

Practice, evidence and demonstrate…