Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner - Early Intervention Psychosis

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work across Southwark CAMHS and the Southwark Team for Early Psychosis (STEP) to support young people experiencing first-episode psychosis and those at risk of developing psychosis. The post holder will play a central role in strengthening collaboration between CAMHS, STEP, adult mental health services, and a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure young people receive coordinated, high-quality care. A key focus of the role is to lead on the development and delivery of the early intervention for psychosis pathway within CAMHS, while also supporting seamless transitions into adult services where appropriate.

This is a demanding but rewarding role, requiring the ability to manage complex and high-risk presentations, prioritise effectively, and respond to urgent situations with flexibility and resilience. The post holder will regularly work with young people and families experiencing high levels of distress...