CAMHS Practitioner

Location: United Kingdom
Type: Contract
Seniority: Mid-level
Salary: Not stated
Posted: 29 Oct 2026

Verified open 1 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

Contract | CAMHS Professionals | Nationwide

At CAMHS Professionals, we specialise in connecting skilled mental health professionals with the roles where they can make the greatest impact. We’re always looking for experienced CAMHS Practitioners to join our nationwide network on a contract basis.

If you’re a qualified nurse with a background in mental health and a passion for supporting children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a CAMHS Practitioner working through CAMHS Professionals, you’ll be placed within child and adolescent mental health services across the UK, working with young people aged 5–18 presenting with a wide range of complex mental health needs. Settings may include:

CAMHS inpatient units
Tier 3 & Tier 4 CAMHS services
Crisis assessment and home treatment teams
Early intervention and eating disorder services
Neurodevelopmental and forensic CAMHS

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments of children and young people, identifying needs and risks in a timely and thorough manner
Developing, implementing, and reviewing person-centred care plans in collaboration with young people, their families, and the wider MDT
Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions appropriate to the needs of children and young people
Providing psychoeducation and support to families and carers
Conducting and contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis management
Supporting and leading on safeguarding processes in line with local and national frameworks
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and OTs
Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and documentation in line with professional and organisational standards
Contributing to ward rounds, MDT meetings, care reviews, and clinical supervision
Acting as a key worker or named practitioner for a caseload of young people where required
Supporting the development of junior staff and students where appropriate

Requirements

Essential:

Relevant professional registration
Demonstrable experience working within CAMHS or a closely related mental health setting
Sound working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Children Act
Strong assessment, risk management, and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people and families

Desirable:

Experience across multiple CAMHS tiers or specialist services (e.g.eating disorders, neurodevelopmental, forensic)
PMVA or advanced de-escalation training
Experience delivering or supporting therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, or systemic approaches

What We Offer

Highly competitive contract rates
Flexible contract lengths to suit your career goals and lifestyle
A dedicated specialist consultant
Fast-track compliance and onboarding support
Access to exclusive CAMHS contracts not advertised elsewhere
Transparent, honest communication

Ready to take the next step in your CAMHS career? 💬

Apply above or send your CV to info@camhsprofessionals.co.uk and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch — usually within 24 hours.

📍 Roles available nationwide | 🔄 Always hiring | 🧒 CAMHS specialists

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CAMHS Practitioner

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