Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging. We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced person with the ability, commitment and passion to support children and young people to rise above life’s challenges.

In line with the government’s priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in the South Tees.

Successful candidates will be employed on a full-time basis by The Junction Foundation and based with a trailblazer site in Middlesbrough, where the Mental Health Support Teams. Trailblazer in South Tees is being delivered by a consortium of partners, the majority of which are from the voluntary and community sector.