Job summary
B6 Specialist Education Mental Health Practitioner - CBT Therapist
1wte (37.5hrs)
The postholder will work in Sandwell however at times there may be a requirement for you to work across the Black Country dependent on service need.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to be part of the Children's and Young People's Mental Health Support Teams (Reflexions) across the Black Country.

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 as 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: 28 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: 285-8465-CYPF
Job locations: Sandwell CAMHS, Lodge Road, West Bromwich, B70 8NY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This post is subject to an enhanced with children's 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.

Person Specification
Essential criteria

• A minimum of two years experience of working with children and young people has been gained
• Is able to work at a senior level and provide support for junior staff as and when required
• Formal CBT qualification is held
• CBT accreditation with BABCP or be working towards it
• Significant and relevant experience of working with children or young people with emerging mental health needs.
• Relevant clinical experience multi-professional working/case management.
• Able to manage a complex and challenging caseload
• Ability to travel around the Black Country as required

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working therapeutically in schools or colleges

Essential skills

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

Desirable skills

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sandwell CAMHS, Lodge Road, West Bromwich, B70 8NY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager, Zoe Gilbert, z.gilbert@nhs.net, 07795014296

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.