Camhs Practitioner
CV-LibraryNationwidepermanentPosted: 10 April 2026
Apply NowAt 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 below and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch
📍 Roles available nationwide | 🔄 Always hiring | 🧒 CAMHS specialists
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 below and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch
📍 Roles available nationwide | 🔄 Always hiring | 🧒 CAMHS specialists