Senior CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner - Lead & Develop

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Learning and development

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

NHS Discounts

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking & Inclusion

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's CAMHS team in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to lead initial assessments, deliver and evaluate care for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, and provide psycho-educational advice to families.

You will work within a recovery‑focused, collaborative service, contribute to service development, manage risk, and supervise junior staff, with opportunities for professional growth and impact on local child and

Qualifications

• Experience in child and adolescent mental health services.
• Ability to provide psycho-educational advice to families.
• Competence in risk assessment and safety planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and delivery of care for young people.
• Provide psycho-educational advice and practical family support.
• Contribute to team service development and supervision of colleagues.

Skills

Psycho-educational support

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision/leadership

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust's CAMHS team in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to lead initial assessments, deliver and evaluate care for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, and provide psycho-educational advice to families.

You will work within a recovery‑focused, collaborative service, contribute to service development, manage risk, and supervise junior staff, with opportunities for professional growth and impact on local child and