CAMHS Practitioner

CAMHS Practitioner - 12 month fixed term

Location: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon CAMHS Treatment Team.

Closing date: 16 December 2025.

Summary

This training post offers 12 months to develop expertise in CBT and IPT A modalities in a community CAMHS setting.

Main duties

• Deliver individual and group CBT and IPT A based interventions to children and young people.
• Coordinate care within the multidisciplinary team and support parents/carers.
• Maintain accurate record keeping on ePJS and secure confidential information.
• Participate in clinical supervision, peer supervision, and professional development.
• Implement safety and safeguarding protocols, report safeguarding concerns.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum second class Bachelor's degree or equivalent in psychology, social work, or related field.
• 2+ years experience working with children and young people in a mental health setting.
• Experience of multi agency working and liaison across internal and external agencies.
• Proven record of academic achievement; coursework in CBT, IPT A or related theory.
• Previous training in a mental health related profession (e.g., social work, counselling, psychotherapy) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of CBT and IPT A theory and application.
• Knowledge of MHA, MCA and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience working in a CAMHS duty system.
• First level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN.
• Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• First level qualification in OT, social work, or equivalent.
• First level qualification in Art, Drama or Music therapy with related experience in the psychological aspects of caring for children and adolescents with mental health problems.
• Specialist knowledge and training in therapeutic approaches commonly used in CAMHS such as CBT, DBT, Family Therapy etc.
• All applicants will require a professional training and relevant clinical experience, including CAMHS (or clear evidence of transferable skills) in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), Health Professional's Council (HPC/ HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), social work England or the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Training and support

You will receive formal training through KCL and UCL in CBT / IPT A and ongoing supervision from senior clinicians.

Benefits

• Generous pay, pension and leave package.
• Flexible working, part time and job sharing options.
• Career development through mentoring, coaching and leadership programmes.
• Car lease, accommodation and NHS discount schemes.
• Staff welfare: counselling services, long service awards, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, staff restaurants.

EEO statement

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is an employer of equal opportunity and is committed to diversity.

How to apply

Applications should specify the course (CBT or IPT A) and be submitted via the relevant link. For CBT, apply through KCL before 8 December 2025 at 16:00. For IPT A, apply through UCL before 12 December 2025.

Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAs.