Lead CAMHS Practitioner - Whole-School Mental Health

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust seeks a CAMHS professional to deliver comprehensive assessments, risk management, and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in a multi-school setting. The role involves supervision of EMHPs/CWPs and collaboration with CAMHS and educational services.

The post requires CBT training with BABCP accreditation, line management duties, and development of service improvements in a diverse community. Closing date 15 Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Confident CAMHS professional with CBT training and BABCP accreditation.
• Track record of delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Experience working in multi-ethnic, culturally diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialist assessments including risk assessment for children and families.
• Write confidential reports with sensitive information for clients and professionals.
• Offer consultation and training to other professionals in schools and CAMHS.
• Act as care coordinator for caseload and coordinate therapeutic packages of care.
• Provide line management to junior staff and ensure mandatory training is up to date.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in RiO and CPA databases.
• Support development of project work with schools and MHST forward plan.
• Stay up to date with legislation and professional requirements.

Skills

CBT training

BABCP Accreditation

CAMHS experience

Evidence-based interventions

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

RiO

Electronic CPA database

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust seeks a CAMHS professional to deliver comprehensive assessments, risk management, and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in a multi-school setting. The role involves supervision of EMHPs/CWPs and collaboration with CAMHS and educational services.

The post requires CBT training with BABCP accreditation, line management duties, and development of service improvements in a diverse community. Closing date 15 Nov 2026.