CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The role involves providing specialist assessments and clinical interventions for children with complex mental health needs, coordinating care with families and external agencies. Candidates must have a registered mental health qualification and experience in managing complex cases. The position offers opportunities for professional development within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with mental health needs.
• Ability to work in a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments for children and young people.
• Implement clinical interventions and evaluate treatment options.
• Coordinate care as an essential MDT member.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience in MDT

Complex case management

Education

Additional qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Recognised qualification in mentoring

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Our Children and Young People Mental Health Team in Cannock and Seisdon are seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the Multi-Disciplinary Team. Our team includes a mix of Psychiatrists, Nursing, Social work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and support staff.

You will be part of a wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) providing high quality, timely, and comprehensive mental health services for children and young people (CYP) with a range of complex mental health needs. You will focus on evidence-based bio-psychosocial assessment and nursing specialist interventions, working towards evidence-based recovery. You will provide the coordination and collaboration in meeting the needs for a defined caseload working directly with CYP, their families/carers, and external agencies.

If you have a passion for working with children, young people and their families we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist assessments of children and young people, based upon the appropriate use, interpretation & integration of complex data from a variety of sources.
• To be responsible for implementing a range of clinical interventions for children and their families, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining formulations drawing upon different explanatory models.
• To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options based on theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
• To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and families.
• To provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients' formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.
• To contribute directly and indirectly to improving the understanding of child and adolescent mental health.
• To offer medication interventions where appropriate.

In the role you will:

• take a lead role in the development of clinical services for young people accessing CAMHS services, including those identified as requiring additional consultation.
• be an essential member of the MDT and be able to facilitate the coordination of care on a multi-disciplinary basis.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Allied Health Professional, Social Worker, Psychological Professional
• Additional qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, inclusive of but not limited to: CYP IAPT, CBT, CBTp, Family interventions, CAT, DBT etc
• Recognised appropriate qualification in mentoring/assessing/supporting students in placement

Experience

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with those who may experience complex mental health needs in the community setting and working in an MDT
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs requiring care coordination and autonomous working
• Experience of assessing and managing complex needs, including risk within a structured framework such as CPA/Safeguarding Children and familiarity in working in CAMHS
• Experience of effectively managing mental health related (2) issues/referrals/need for advice face to face and virtually including telephone at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust