Job Title: Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner
Specialism: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Location: Oldham
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Type: Locum, Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic team in Oldham, delivering vital mental health services to children and adolescents. With flexible working options—whether full-time (9am–5pm, Monday to Friday) or part-time—this role is designed to suit your lifestyle while allowing you to make a meaningful impact.
Perks and benefits:
* Locum Flexibility: Take control of your schedule and enjoy a better work-life balance while exploring diverse clinical environments.
* Competitive Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour, reflecting your expertise and dedication.
* Variety of Experience: Gain exposure to a wide range of therapeutic settings, enhancing your clinical skills and professional network.
* Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to advance your career.
* Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming, collaborative team that values your contribution to improving young people’s lives.
What you will do:
* Conduct high-quality CAMHS assessments for children and families referred to Tier 3 services.
* Deliver tailored psychotherapeutic interventions based on individual needs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
* Provide therapeutic support to children and young people, both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
* Manage a defined caseload, ensuring effective case management and continuity of care.
* Develop and implement risk management strategies in line with CAMHS and organisational protocols.
* Liaise with external agencies and professionals to coordinate comprehensive care packages.
* Offer consultation and training to professionals across services such as GPs, education, youth offending, and mental health services.
Why Oldham?
Located near Manchester, Oldham offers the perfect balance between community warmth and city accessibility. With beautiful countryside, rich industrial heritage, and easy links to a major urban hub, it’s an ideal place to both live and work.
Apply now and play a key role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Oldham.
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