CAMHS Inpatient Band 7/8a Psychologist

Pulse
📍 Essex, England, United Kingdom 💼 Temporary 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job Description

We are now recruiting for a Band 7 CAMHS Practitioner to join an innovative team, to join a well-established NHS trust based in Colchester, Essex. The role is available to start as soon as possible on a locum basis.

The successful CAMHS Practitioner will be providing assessments to a caseload of children and young people with a range of mental health conditions. you will play a pivotal role in providing essential mental health support to children and adolescents facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Skills and experience needed:

  • Show excellent CAMHS experience
  • Able to complete urgent assessments
  • Extensive experience of working as a CAMHS Practitioner
  • Offer clinical treatment work and consultation
  • Experience of a wide range of young people’s mental health presentations
  • Can work well independently and as part of the team
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    Job Details

    • Location Essex, England
    • Job Type Temporary
    • Category Social Scientists and Related Workers
    • Posted Date July 04, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 13, 2026