Mental Health Practitioner | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Bedfordshire CAMHS Adolescent Mental Health Team. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions, managing a caseload of complex needs, and collaborating with multi-agency teams. The position offers ongoing professional development in a supportive environment, with flexibility in working patterns and is based in Bedford, requiring some travel for outreach work.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Access to CPD

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7).
• Ability to manage complex needs and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Strong interest in team collaboration and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions based on professional training.
• Manage a caseload and coordinate care.
• Collaborate with multi-agency networks for comprehensive care.

Skills

Therapeutic intervention

Caseload management

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Engagement with families/carers

Education

Experience in CAMHS or multi-disciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

Bedfordshire CAMHS Adolescent Mental Health Team (AMHT) is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7) for a fixed-term position of 6 months, 37.5 hours per week. The post is based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, with some travel to facilitate outreach support at home or other CAMHS/multi-agency sites.

Responsibilities

• Undertake therapeutic intervention in accordance with professional background and training.
• Caseload management and care co-ordination.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; every case has a minimum of two practitioners working together.
• Engage in multi-agency collaboration and liaise with the network around the child/young person and their family/carers.
• Contribute to flexible clinic-based and assertive outreach interventions; focus on therapeutic engagement, strengths-based practice, and liaison with partner organisations.
• Participate in regular clinical and management supervision; opportunities to attend CPD sessions and weekly clinical discussions with the team.
• Support staff well-being and flexible working patterns within the team structure.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7) with experience in CAMHS Adolescent Mental Health Team (AMHT) settings or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide therapeutic intervention and manage a caseload with complex needs.
• Interest in multi-agency collaboration and working with families/carers.
• Willingness to travel for outreach work; some travel to CAMHS/multi-agency sites is required.
• Commitment to team-based working and maintaining engaging client relationships; alignment with values of care, respect, and inclusivity.

Additional Information

The team offers: regular supervision, access to CPD, and a clinically led environment with opportunities for professional development. Location is accessible by car and rail, with on-site parking where available; some clinic-based and outreach work is expected. Advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.