Mental Health Practitioner, London

Mental Health Practitioner - Supporting Students in Higher Education

Location: London

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days on campus, 2 days remote)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Are you passionate about making a real difference in students' lives?

Do you thrive in challenging situations and bring calm, reassurance, and expertise when it matters most? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

About the Role

As a Mental Health Practitioner within QA Higher Education, you'll play a vital role in supporting students' wellbeing and success. Working closely with welfare, disability, and student relations teams, you'll deliver a range of services including:

• Individual and group interventions to support mental health and wellbeing
• Managing a caseload of students with complex needs
• Collaborating with internal and external services to ensure timely, effective support
• Creating psycho-educational resources and promoting wellbeing activities throughout the academic year

You'll also assist the Clinical Lead in maintaining a safe, ethical, and proactive wellbeing service-planning events and interventions that make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver focused therapeutic interventions in person and remotely
• Provide urgent triage and risk management for students in crisis
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and signpost to appropriate services
• Build strong partnerships with GPs, mental health services, and social care providers
• Support students through key transitions such as pre-entry, placements, and suspensions

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting clients with complex mental health needs
• Skilled in delivering evidence-based interventions
• Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice
• Professional registration (NMC or HCPC) - desirable
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent
• Empathy, compassion, and a genuine passion for student wellbeing

Why QA Higher Education?

QA Higher Education partners with leading UK universities to deliver high quality programmes to diverse student communities. We believe "Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger"-and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Join us and help shape a future where every student feels supported, empowered, and ready to succeed.

Apply today and make a difference where it matters most.