CAMHS Clinical Specialist
CAMHS Clinical Specialist
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Job Description
Summary
An exciting opportunity has opened for a CAMHS Clinical Specialist within an Early Help Team (Tier 2) focused on supporting children and adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties. This is a fixed-term maternity cover post suitable for experienced mental health professionals seeking to make a positive impact within a diverse London borough.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct initial assessments and provide treatment tailored to professional background and training.
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Manage your own caseload of children adolescents and families with mild to moderate risk concerns.
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Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to set and review therapeutic goals.
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Support team members by ensuring evidence-based practices are followed and performance metrics are met.
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Collaborate with services such as Social Care Education Child Health and Adult Services.
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Contribute to team audits evaluations and research related to CAMHS interventions.
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Provide clinical support to Band 6 CAMHS practitioners.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications (Essential)
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Registered professional qualification (e.g. RMN RSCN OT Social Work Art/Drama/Music Therapy).
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Registration with a UK statutory body (NMC HCPC BPS ACP UKCP).
Qualifications (Desirable)
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Clinical supervision training or qualification.
Skills
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Strong therapeutic engagement and intervention skills with children and adolescents.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Basic IT/data entry proficiency.
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Reflective practice and adaptability.
Knowledge
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Understanding of safeguarding confidentiality and mental health legislation (MHA MCA).
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Culturally competent and inclusive care delivery.
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Experience applying therapeutic models such as CBT Family Therapy or PBS.
Experience
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Significant experience in CAMHS settings working with complex mental health cases.
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Experience working with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. autism ADHD).
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Previous participation in therapeutic group facilitation (desirable).
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Familiarity with electronic patient records and accurate documentation.
Additional Requirements
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This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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Open to applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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Overseas applicants may need to provide criminal record certificates.
Employment Type
Full Time
