CAMHS Practitioner

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional mental health service in London is recruiting a CAMHS Practitioner to join the Neurodevelopmental Service. The role involves managing a clinical caseload, developing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health services to children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. Applicants must be registered as Practitioner Psychologists or possess relevant qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous leave

Flexible working options

Career development programmes

Qualifications

• Valid registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience working with children and young people facing mental health challenges.
• Ability to develop care plans and conduct assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseload with assessments for ADHD.
• Develop care plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for case management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Experience in mental health services

Consultation skills

Education

Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist

First-level nursing qualification/registration

Qualification in art, play, drama or music therapy

Job description

CAMHS Practitioner

The closing date is 17 November 2025.

Southwark CAMHS are recruiting a CAMHS Practitioner with strong clinical skills for a fixed‑term 12‑month, 0.85 WTE post in the Neurodevelopmental Service. You will work alongside the Clinical Service Lead and a multidisciplinary team to support service delivery and provide high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment and treatments for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing your own clinical caseload and conducting assessments, including diagnostic assessments for ADHD.
• Developing care plans and offering therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support complex case management and provide consultation to colleagues and agencies.
• Participating in ongoing training, supervision and leadership development.

To apply you must meet the following criteria:

• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) OR have an accredited professional training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or art therapy.
• Have experience delivering mental health services to children and young people with neurodevelopmental disabilities in diverse community settings.

About us

Southwark CAMHS is part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, pension, generous leave, flexible working options, career development programmes, car lease, key‑worker housing, NHS discounts and a supportive team culture.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• First‑level nursing qualification/registration (RMN, RSCN, HV) or first‑level qualification in OT, social work, or equivalent with related CAMHS experience.
• First‑level qualification in art, play, drama or music therapy with experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescents with mental health problems or developmental/learning disability issues.

Experience

• Working with children and young people with mental health conditions, particularly those with neurodevelopmental needs.
• Addressing diversity issues and working in multidisciplinary settings.
• Managing complex cases in multidisciplinary networks.
• Providing consultation to colleagues and agencies.

Knowledge / Skills

• Specialist knowledge of the needs of children with mental health problems and their families, especially those with neurodevelopmental needs.
• Knowledge of key legislation related to the client group and mental health issues.
• Awareness of racial and diversity issues through relevant training.
• Skills in providing professional advice and in clinical and non‑clinical report writing for multi‑agency purposes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contact

Name: Nathan Appasamy
Job title: Clinical Service Lead, Southwark CAMHS NDS
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Location

Sunshine House, 4th Floor, 27 Peckham Road, London

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 per annum inclusive of HCAS.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part‑time (0.85 WTE)

Reference number

334-NUR-7546985-SA