B6 Trainee Specialist Education MH Practitioner (CBT Therapist)

Job summary
B6 Specialist Education Mental Health Practitioner (CBT Therapist)
2wte to be based in Sandwell

Please note, although the postholders will be based in this locality teams there may be a requirement to work across the Black Country at times dependent on service need.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to train at Derby University for the initial 12 months to gain a qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as part of the Children's and Young People's Mental Health Support Teams (Reflexions). The successful postholder must be prepared to travel to Derby University for two days per week in order to complete the training.

Upon completion of the course there is an expectation for you to apply for accreditation with BABCP.

Please note: Interviews for these posts will be held on 8th and 15th October and therefore due to the short timescales you will be notified by email if you are shortlisted.

Main duties of the job
The Reflexions team can provide the opportunity to further develop work within the field of young people's mental health and wellbeing with a focus on development of whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing and the development of the think family approaches within the schools environment.

The mental health support teams provide individual interventions, guided self-help, parenting and whole school approaches. Working with parents/carers and teaching staff is also part of the service offer.

The post holder will be knowledgeable and experienced in mental health problems and psychiatric disorders and will be expected to carry out in-depth mental health assessments including risk assessments where required. The postholder will also need to be the link worker between the team and the educational settings to ensure that children and young people receive the most appropriate care and interventions and well as being experienced in multi-agency working. Support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person will also need to be provided.

About us
The post holder will work in partnership with the Reflexions Team Leader and Clinical Lead to further develop the partnership working that is currently taking place between Education, Local Authority, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and other external agencies.

Applicants should be experienced in mental health at a senior level with the required clinical skills to support the Mental Health Support Team. Experience of recent working with schools and delivering mental health promotional collaborative work in such an arena is vital in order to be able to fulfil the role.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to network with other agencies such as Public Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups and Local Authorities amongst others as and when required. It is beneficial for applicants to have experience of managing staff.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 285-7163B-CYPF
Closing date: 09 November 2026

Person Specification
Essential

• Two Year's post qualification experience of working with Children and Young People in a psychotherapeutic capacity
• Is able to work at a senior level and provide support for junior staff as and when required
• A CBT qualification
• CBT accreditation with BABCP or working towards it
• Significant and relevant experience of working with children or young people with emerging mental health needs.

Desirable

• Experience of working therapeutically in schools or colleges

Skills
Essential

• Is able to communicate effectively with a young person
• Is able to provide a formulation based on a provided case study

Desirable

• Is able to demonstrate coping mechanisms for attendance at university whilst studying and working

Job responsibilities
This post is subject to an enhanced with childrens and adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
For further details please contact Zoe Gilbert, Service Manager for Mental Health Support Teams In Schools (Reflexions) on z.gilbert@nhs.net.

Employer details
Employer name: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/

Applications
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.