<div><h3>Senior CAMHS Practitioner</h3><p><b>Closing date:</b> 23 June 2026</p><p>We welcome applications from mental health nurses, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, family therapists, and other qualified professionals for the role of senior CAMHS practitioner within SET CAMHS Mid‑Essex. SET CAMHS works to the iThrive model and is based in Chelmsford, Essex, covering Maldon/Braintree and Halstead. The team delivers evidence‑based therapies to children, young people and families.</p><p>The band 7 position supports formulation, risk management and teamwork within the multi‑disciplinary team and provides support to band 6 staff. Supervision experience is desirable but training and support will be provided.</p><h3>Main duties of the job</h3><ul><li>Complete assessments of mental health need with children, young people, families and carers.</li><li>Develop collaborative risk and care plans with children and young people.</li><li>Provide evidence‑based interventions for a range of presentations.</li><li>Provide treatment and interventions for children and young people with additional neuro‑developmental needs and co‑morbid mental health issues.</li></ul><h3>Values</h3><p>Working with colleagues, patients and carers, we have co‑produced three core values that guide our culture:</p><ul><li>We are kind.</li><li>We are respectful.</li><li>We work together with our communities.</li></ul><h3>Probationary Period</h3><p>This post will be subject to a probationary period.</p><h3>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3><p>Applicants will be required to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check.</p><h3>Contact</h3><p>Joanne Seward – Team Manager</p><p>Phone: 0800 953 0222</p><p>Email: Joanne.seward@nelft.nhs.uk</p><h3>Employer</h3><p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Professional registration relevant to the chosen profession.</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Relevant experience delivering CAMHS services (see attached job description).</li></ul></div>