Medical/Pharmaceutical/Scientific
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
Salary:
Job Type: Permanent, Contract, Temporary, Part Time
Location: Nationwide
To apply for this job please visit www.cv-library.co.uk.