CYP-PT Systemic Family Practice MHST

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust CYP-PT Systemic Family Practice MHST The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Our service has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a CYP-PT Systemic Family Practitioner. At Harrow and Hillingdon MHST we work with young people with mild to moderate MH presentations in schools. The post holder will be responsible for delivering systemic interventions within an MHST in identified schools and colleges in the central areas of Harrow and Hillingdon. You will normally have a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant academic subject (e.g. Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc) AND a registerable professional qualification (e.g. as a counselling/clinical/educational psychologist, social worker, counsellor ( three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP Accred) and experience inthe public or voluntary sector), mental health nurse, occupational therapist, art / music therapist. Applications MAY be considered from those with relevant first degree who do not have a registerable professional training if they have at least 3 years experience in a CAMHS or equivalent setting. You will be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being. This role requires flexibility and adaptability and above all, a passion for working with children and young people with mental health difficulties within an educational context. Main duties of the job CYP-PT Systemic Family Pracitioners will be responsible for delivering interventions within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges, whilst receiving clinical supervision and be expected to work in schools closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being. The practitioner will play a key role in Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education setting to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing Developing and delivering systemic evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service Providing support to Education and Mental Health practitioners To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HERE for one of our CAMHS video About us The successful candidates would be working within Harrow and Hillingdon MHSTs (Mental Health Support Team). The MHST works with Young people with mild to moderate mental health presentations attending school/education setting in the Hillingdon area. The purpose of the team is to Provide evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues. Support the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school or college approach. Give timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education. Young people have access to the MHST via one phone number. School staff and other potential referrers are able to contact a team of clinical st