Agency Opportunity: CAMHS ADHD - Senior Mental Health Practitioner Band 7

Hunter Gatherer AHP & Mental Health; London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency seeks a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join a dynamic CAMHS service focusing on ADHD. You will deliver specialist assessments and interventions to support children and adolescents with complex needs. This role offers full-time hours and competitive remuneration, ideal for dedicated professionals ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Access to roles at top NHS and private sector organisations

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly payroll and fast-tracked compliance

Market-leading referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with ADHD or neurodevelopmental work is essential.
• Ability to manage crisis presentations and perform risk assessments.
• Confident in writing complex clinical reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Act as care coordinator, managing planning and multi-agency liaison.
• Contribute to service audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Evidence-based therapeutic modalities

Autonomous working

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Allied Health Professional

Minimum Band 6-level CAMHS experience

Job description

Agency Opportunity: CAMHS ADHD - Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7)Location: Channel IslandsRate: £40.00 per hour - Outside IR35Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, full-timeStart Date: ASAP - 4 weeksContract Duration: 3-6 months ongoing

Are you a skilled and experienced Mental Health Practitioner ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? We're supporting a CAMHS service in need of a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their ADHD pathway team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a dynamic professional to deliver specialist assessment and interventions to children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering comprehensive assessments for young people with ADHD and associated mental health challenges.
  
• Providing therapeutic interventions and case management in both community and clinic-based settings.
  
• Managing crisis presentations and risk assessments with autonomy.
  
• Acting as a care co-ordinator, leading on care planning, reviews, and multi-agency liaison.
  
• Supporting families, schools, and professionals to implement holistic care strategies.
  
• Contributing to service audits, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Allied Health Professional.
  
• Minimum Band 6-level CAMHS experience, including ADHD or neurodevelopmental work.
  
• Proven ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team.
  
• Skilled in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, systemic therapy, EMDR).
  
• Confident in writing complex clinical reports and leading professional meetings.
  
• Full UK driving licence may be required depending on the trust's service area.
  

Working Hours & Contract Duration

• Full-time: Monday to Friday (typically 9am-5pm).
  
• Contract Length: 3-6 months ongoing, with potential for extension.
  
• Immediate or short-notice start available.
  

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

• Access to roles at top NHS and private sector organisations.
  
• A dedicated one-to-one consultant guiding you throughout the process.
  
• Weekly payroll and fast-tracked compliance.
  
• Market-leading referral scheme - earn up to £250 when you refer a friend!
  

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