A CAMHS mental health nurse will provide care and support to children, young people and their families. They might work in the community in a variety of settings including CAMHS clinics, schools and surgeries, or they may be based in an inpatient unit.

At CAMHS, mental health nurses are involved in assessing and supporting children and young people, working with them to enhance motivation and engagement, and preparing them for therapy.

Dorset CAMHS community nurse Rebecca Ashby tells us more about her role

Qualifications

Diploma of higher education or degree in nursing approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council, a relevant post-graduate qualification is also beneficial.

Experience

A CAMHS mental health nurse will need to have relevant post-graduate experience in working with vulnerable people with complex mental health and behavioural needs. Although this will ideally include children or young people, it can be possible for nurses working in other specialities to transfer their skills to CAMHS.

Call us on 01202 443250 to chat to our team about how your experience might work in CAMHS.

Other roles that might be of interest

Mental health nurses might also be interested in other CAMHS practitioner roles, or could move into leadership roles.

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