Band 6 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner – Urgent Care Team – £26 p/h – ASAP Start

Ready for your next CAMHS role?
We’re working with a well-established CAMHS Urgent Care Team looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to support young people in crisis. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced service on a locum basis.

• Role: Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner – CAMHS Urgent Care Team

• Location: [Location – can be specified as needed]

• Duration: 3-month contract (likely to extend)

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

• Start: ASAP

• Rate: £26.00 per hour (umbrella)

• Contact: Jake – jdavies@hg-mh.com / 0203 475 4175

What You’ll Be Doing:
As part of the Urgent Care Team, you’ll provide rapid assessment, formulation and short-term interventions for children and young people presenting in crisis. Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing urgent mental health assessments

• Delivering brief therapeutic interventions

• Liaising with A&E, paediatrics, crisis and community CAMHS teams

• Providing risk management and safety planning

• Supporting smooth transitions into appropriate ongoing care

Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Therapist

• CAMHS and/or crisis experience essential

• Able to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting

• Car driver often preferred but not always essential

Working Hours & Contract:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday

• Initial 3-month contract with potential to extend

• Competitive hourly rate and weekly pay

Interested?
Please send your CV to jdavies@hg-mh.com or call 0203 475 4175 for more information. This is an in-demand role, so early application is strongly encouraged.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

• One-to-one support from an experienced consultant

• Access to roles across NHS and private services nationwide

• Weekly payroll and efficient compliance process

• £250 referral bonus available for successful recommendations*