CAMHS Practitioner ATT

NHS; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Lewisham is seeking a CAMHS Practitioner responsible for assessing and treating mental health issues in children and adolescents. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant undergraduate degree and be professionally registered. Responsibilities include risk assessments, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and supervising junior staff. Benefits include generous pay, flexible working options, and career development opportunities. Apply now for a rewarding role in mental health care.

Benefits

Generous pay, pensions and leave

Flexible working and support for part-time working

Career development through mentoring

NHS discounts up to 10%

Counselling services and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Professional training and relevant CAMHS experience.
• Assessed supervised clinical experience working with children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders in children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments with children and families.
• Collaborate with other CAMHS practitioners.
• Supervise junior members of the team.

Skills

Good working knowledge of mental health disorders and difficulties common to Looked After Children

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work therapeutically with clients

Education

Undergraduate degree or above

Professional registration with NMC, HPC, ACP, UKCP or BACAP

Post-qualifying training in working with children and adolescents

Job description

CAMHS Practitioner ATT

Go back South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 04 January 2026

The post holder will be a care coordinator responsible for assessing and treating a range of mental health and significant behavioural difficulties in children and young people referred to the team.

Responsibilities include:

• Carry out risk assessments with children & young people and their families routinely.
• Work under the supervision of the team manager and senior clinical supervisor to manage situations effectively.
• Screen and manage new referrals, telephone queries and support the team on the daily duty rota.
• Collaborate with other CAMHS practitioners across all disciplines and contribute to internal and external professional networks.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and deliver high operational standards in clinical systems.
• Supervise junior members of the team (Band 5 – 6) or trainees from any discipline.

Main duties of the job:

The role is for the Adolescent Treatment Team, a specialist team within Lewisham CAMHS providing stabilisation, formulation treatment and discharge to high‑risk complex mental health presentations for children in Lewisham.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or above.
• Professional registration with one of the statutory bodies: NMC, HPC, ACP, UKCP or BACAP.
• Professional training and relevant CAMHS experience.
• Post‑qualifying training in working with children and adolescents with mental health problems.
• Assessed supervised clinical experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders in children and adolescents and relevant legislation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good working knowledge of mental health disorders and difficulties common to Looked After Children.
• Assessment of risk and management of risk factors.
• Clinical governance, audit and supervision in CAMHS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and basic IT skills.
• Ability to work therapeutically with clients and adapt practice from reflection.

Benefits:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave.
• Flexible working and support for part‑time working and job sharing.
• Career development through mentoring, coaching and talent programmes.
• Car lease and accommodation for keyworker housing.
• NHS discounts up to 10%.
• Counselling services, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and staff restaurants.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 a year incl. of HCAs