Location
Docklands Campus

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£47,403 to £52,640 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

About the Role
The Student Mental Health Practitioner works with student services staff and other healthcare professionals to deliver a range of high-quality mental health and wellbeing services within a higher education setting. The role provides rapid triage, informal clinical assessments, and ongoing caseload support to students presenting with emotional and mental health needs, including potentially vulnerable adults. You will be part of a dedicated team within Student Services, which supports student wellness, retention, and success through a network of professional and support teams across the university.

Experience
Proven experience in mental health, particularly within the higher education sector, including managing a full client caseload in a fast-moving environment.

About you
An enthusiastic and creative individual with in-depth knowledge of mental health. You will be confident in delivering assessments and interventions one-to-one, as well as facilitating workshops and group work. You work well within a team, are flexible to meet the needs of students and the service, and have excellent risk assessment and safeguarding skills.

Qualifications
Accredited Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Art/Drama Therapist qualification is essential.