CAMHS Director (Community Services)
Overview
An experienced and strategic CAMHS leader with a strong background in hospital-based mental health services, now specialising in the development and delivery of community CAMHS provision. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, improving patient outcomes, and driving service transformation across child and adolescent mental health pathways.
Experience & Qualifications
Extensive experience in CAMHS, including senior leadership roles
Strong background in hospital/acute mental health settings
Proven experience working within community mental health services
Demonstrated ability to lead service transformation and change management
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work)
Registration with appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, GMC)
Experience of working within NHS frameworks and commissioning environments
Skills & Competencies
Strategic thinking and leadership
Strong clinical governance and risk management knowledge
Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership working
Financial and operational management
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
Strong communication and influencing skills
About the role
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of CAMHS services within the community setting
Lead the transition and integration of services from hospital-based care to community-based models
Ensure high-quality, safe, and effective mental health care for children and young people
Manage and support multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, therapists, and support staff
Develop and implement service improvement plans aligned with NHS and local authority priorities
Oversee clinical governance, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
Build strong partnerships with schools, social care, NHS trusts, and third-sector organisations
Monitor performance, outcomes, and service delivery against KPIs and targets
Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure sustainability and growth
Marva Group
Marva is a forward-thinking recruitment partner dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organisations striving for excellence. Through strategic insight, meaningful investment in people and comprehensive support throughout the hiring journey, we enable sustainable growth for both individuals and businesses. With a clear commitment to reshaping the future of workforce solutions, Marva delivers recruitment that is responsive, relationship-driven and built for long-term success.
CAMHS Director (Community Services)
Marva is a forward-thinking recruitment partner dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organisations striving for excellence. Through strategic insight, meaningful investment in people and comprehensive support throughout the hiring journey, we enable sustainable growth for both individuals and businesses. With a clear commitment to reshaping the future of workforce solutions, Marva delivers recruitment that is responsive, relationship-driven and built for long-term success.