CAMH Practitioner (T&P)

We are seeking a skilled CAMH Practitioner to join our Hounslow Mental Health Support Team. As part of an innovative schools-based early intervention service, you will work directly with children, young people, families, and education staff to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes.

The role involves delivering evidence-based group interventions, contributing to whole school mental health initiatives, providing consultation and training, and supporting the development of psychologically informed school environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working across educational settings in Hounslow to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties
• Undertaking assessments and formulating care plans
• Delivering evidence-based interventions
• Supporting young people and families to achieve positive outcomes
• Collaborating with schools, health, and social care colleagues
• Participating in outcome monitoring and service development activities

Requirements:

• Registered on the NMC register, parts RN3, RNMH, or RN4
• Accreditation from a nationally recognised body
• Mentorship/teaching and assessing qualification
• Demonstrable post-registration experience in mental health
• Experience of assessment and working therapeutically with children, young people, and their families
• Experience of using therapeutic skills, such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Work

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• First or higher degree in an appropriate subject area
• Post-registration training in CAMHS
• Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice
• Experience of management of child protection emergencies
• Experience of therapeutic work with children and families where abuse or neglect has occurred

The salary for this position ranges from £45,953 to £54,254 per annum.