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CAMHS Occupational Therapist

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Nationwide

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Your OT skills can do more than support daily living. In CAMHS, they can change a young person's entire trajectory.

CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we're always looking for experienced Occupational Therapists to join our nationwide network of CAMHS specialists on a contract basis. If you're HCPC registered and passionate about working with children and young people — we'd love to find you the right placement.

What the role actually looks like

CAMHS inpatient wards

Tier 3 & Tier 4 services

Crisis and home treatment teams

Eating disorder units

Early intervention and neurodevelopmental services

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Conducting occupational therapy assessments of children and young people to identify the impact of mental health difficulties on daily functioning, participation, and independence

Developing and implementing evidence-based OT interventions tailored to individual needs and goals

Delivering individual and group-based therapeutic programmes including sensory integration, life skills, and activity-based approaches

Collaborating within MDTs alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers

Setting meaningful, measurable goals with young people and their families using an occupational framework

Assessing and advising on environmental adaptations, equipment, and community access

Producing occupational therapy reports and contributing to care plans and CPA reviews

Providing consultation and training to other professionals and carers on OT approaches

Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records to HCPC and RCOT standards

Contributing to clinical supervision, service development, and audit

What we need from you

Essential:

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist — no conditions or restrictions

Experience working within CAMHS or a children's mental health setting (post-registration)

Competency in OT assessment and intervention within a mental health context

Up-to-date mandatory training including BLS and safeguarding children Level 2+

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)

Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable (but not always required):

Sensory integration training or qualification

Experience with neurodevelopmental presentations including ASD, ADHD, and DCD

Group facilitation skills and experience delivering therapeutic group programmes

Post-graduate training in relevant therapeutic approaches

Supervisory or mentorship experience

What you'll get from us:

Contract rates that are genuinely competitive — no vague promises

Flexible contract lengths — short, long, rolling, you decide

One dedicated consultant who specialises in your field — not a generalist with a list

Fast, hassle-free compliance and onboarding

Access to contracts not advertised on the general job boards

Real ongoing support throughout your placement — not just at the start

An experienced OT with a passion for CAMHS and looking for your next contract?

Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation.

CAMHS Professionals | Specialist Mental Health Recruitment | Always Hiring

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