Senior Mental Health Practitioner

The MHST teams deliver evidence-based interventions based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach in schools. We work directly with children and young people aged 7-17 with mild to moderate mental health issues and their parents and carers. We also work with schools to develop or enhance their whole-school approach to emotional health and wellbeing. As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP) you will be working as part of a dynamic integrated mental health team. This approach requires creativity flexibility adaptability and above all a passion for working with children and young people in educational settings. You will receive clinical supervision to support your interventions and have the opportunity to develop your practice.

The Senior Mental Health Practitioner will focus on providing day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) maintain a caseload and deliver group interventions. The post-holder will also provide training and support to school staff helping to embed whole-school approaches to mental health.

The role will be working alongside community partners and developing relationships between the MHST and educational settings and the post-holder will be responsible for supporting the development of the MHSTs and embedding their services within educational settings.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A core professional qualification relevant to mental health e.g. nursing with a specialism in mental health Occupational Therapy Social Work Educational Psychology PWP CWP CBT or Low Intensity Psychological Practitioner.
• A qualification in leadership or supervision or a willingness to commence if successful.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.
• Have a full driving licence or the ability to demonstrate how to meet the travel requirements of the role.

This is a hybrid role with some home working one day at St Marys in Eastbourne and travel to schools.

To apply for this role please click the apply now button and upload a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the attached job description and person specification. You may wish to draw on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see ourhow to apply page.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will be held at County Hall Lewes on Thursday 18th November 2025.
If you are unavailable on this day let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.

The MHST team is always committed to the development of our staff and we offer a range of CPD opportunities.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Please contact for any questions about the post or if you wish to arrange an informal discussion.