CAMHS Principal Clinical Lead

Overview

As Clinical Lead for SET CAMHS Locality Teams in MID Essex, you will drive high-quality, needs-led care using the iTHRIVE framework. You will supervise and develop the clinical model, contribute to MDT leadership, and maintain direct clinical involvement with complex cases. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on intervention, shaping services to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. You will join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to reflective practice and staff wellbeing.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive induction programme
• CPD, training and leadership opportunities
• staff wellbeing activities
• investment in development
• equality and diversity initiatives
• Disability Confident Leader status

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical improvements to ensure high standards of care
• Collaborate with operational managers and partner agencies for integrated care
• Support and develop the workforce via supervision, consultation, and training
• Contribute expertise in MDT and leadership meetings
• Hold a small caseload of youths with complex needs

Key requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience delivering evidence-based psychological therapies within CAMHS (e.g., CBT, Family Therapy, DBT)
• Solid understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-related presentations
• Commitment to workforce development and clinical excellence
• Professional training and registration as Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
• CBT
• Family Therapy
• DBT

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