Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner (Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse)
Location: Blackpool
Contract: Locum – Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Hourly Rate: £26+
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 – 6 months (with potential for extension)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team on a locum basis. This role is open to qualified Mental Health Nurses (RMN) or Registered Social Workers with relevant CAMHS experience.
You will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality mental health care to children, young people, and their families, focusing on assessment, intervention, and care coordination in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments for children and adolescents
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users and multi-agency teams
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT-informed, systemic, etc.)
Act as a care coordinator for a defined caseload
Participate in regular clinical supervision and MDT meetings
Work collaboratively with schools, social care, and third-sector agencies
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with trust policy
Requirements
Professional qualification in ...