Mental Health Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is a Band 6 Mental Health CAMHS Practitioner role in Dudley, working with children and adolescents. The post-holder will manage a caseload, undertake assessments, and provide expert advice within a multi-disciplinary team. The role requires a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Opportunities for professional development and career progression are available.
Essential criteria
- Qualified Mental Health/Childrens/Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, ACP Qualified Psychotherapist or equivalent professional qualification and professional registration
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate training/course relevant to CAMHS.
- Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of mental health problems in children and adolescents
- Application of mental health assessments and interventions.
- Post Graduate experience working in CAMHS.
- Education
- Qualified Mental Health/Childrens/Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, ACP Qualified Psychotherapist or equivalent professional qualification and professional registration
- Post graduate training/course relevant to CAMHS.
- Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of mental health problems in children and adolescents
- Application of mental health assessments and interventions.
- Post Graduate experience working in CAMHS.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 11d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
Vacancy for a Band 6 Mental Health CAMHS Practitioner to work in Dudley Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Based at The Elms Health Centre, Slade Road, Halesowen, B63 2UR
We have a vacancy for a Band 6 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner within the Dudley CAMHS Service and are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a keenness and ability to integrate your current skills and apply them in this context. Important qualities are excellent communication skills, working co-operatively and thinking creatively.
The post-holder will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team who pride themselves on their commitment to the continual development and improvement of patient care. We offer clinical and leadership supervision as well as continued professional development. Additionally, there are opportunities to join peer supervision and other groups. We are able to offer great opportunities for career progression, with many members of the service seeking and successfully securing promotions. The post will have active links with, and support from, both the wider CAMHS Service and professionals within the Trust.
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