FAQs
What is the role of an Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)?
An EMHP is responsible for delivering direct interventions to children, parents, and schools to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing. They support schools in implementing a whole-school approach to mental health.
What does the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) consist of?
The MHST comprises senior clinicians, CAMHS practitioners, and Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), working together to address the mental health needs of children and young people in educational settings.
Where will the EMHP be based?
The EMHP will be based in a small MHST Hub working with a cluster of schools, and will also work remotely from home and Lewisham CAMHS.
What types of interventions will the EMHP provide?
The EMHP will provide low-level Guided Self-Help to young people and families, as well as support in class groups, assemblies, welcome events, coffee mornings, and access events.
What is expected in terms of confidentiality?
The EMHP is required to maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with Trust policies and the code of ethics and professional conduct at all times.
What opportunities for professional development are available?
Employees will have access to a range of professional development and learning opportunities, as well as the chance to work alongside experts in the field of mental health care and engage in academic research through partnerships with institutions like King's College London.
Who can I contact for more information about the role?
For further details, you can contact Zoe McLeod, Lewisham MHST Clinical Service Lead North, via email at zoe.mcleod@slam.nhs.uk or by phone at 07860 704 651. You can also reach out to David Linford, Clinical Service Lead South, at david.linford@slam.nhs.uk or 07970 760 794.
Is experience required for this role?
The job description does not explicitly state the experience requirement, but it is implied that the EMHP should have relevant knowledge and skills in mental health care and education settings.
Are the services provided by EMHPs evidence-based?
Yes, EMHPs deliver evidence-based support, care, and interventions as part of the Mental Health Support Team's efforts to promote wellbeing and resilience.
Is there a focus on collaboration with other services?
Yes, the MHST partners with various services such as counselling, educational psychology, school nurses, and local authority services to create a comprehensive support system for children and young people.