Mental Health Practitioner

Cambian Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to provide therapeutic services and support to young people in community residential settings. The successful candidate will deliver direct therapeutic work, manage care planning, and supervise junior staff while conducting specialist assessments. Required qualifications include registration with the relevant professional organizations (HCPC, NMC) along with strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training

Career progression opportunities

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant professional organisation (HCPC, NMC).
• Strong team‑playing skills with excellent communication, organizational and time‑management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to young people in community residential settings.
• Deliver direct therapeutic work, care planning, and management with the Multi‑Disciplinary Team.
• Supervise Mental Health Practitioners and Clinical Psychology Trainees.
• Conduct specialist assessments and formulate therapeutic intervention plans.

Skills

Therapeutic services delivery

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Registered with HCPC or NMC

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at the Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in children’s residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities. The post requires someone with previous experience of working in CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked‑After Children’s services.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to young people placed within community residential settings, including assessment and identification of their needs.
• Deliver direct therapeutic work, care planning and management in conjunction with the Multi‑Disciplinary Team.
• Supervise Mental Health Practitioners, Clinical Psychology Trainees, Healthcare Students, and Assistants where required.
• Conduct specialist assessments of children and young people and formulate and implement plans of therapeutic intervention based on evidence‑based practice.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered with the relevant professional organisation (HCPC, NMC).
• Strong team‑playing skills with excellent communication, organisational and time‑management abilities.

Beneficial Experience

• Previous experience working with children and adolescents, particularly within CAMHS or look‑after services.

Important Notes

The UK immigration policy may affect eligibility for sponsorship; applicants must meet the eligibility criteria before applying.

Benefits

We offer excellent training, career progression opportunities and a range of staff benefits.