Band 6 CAMHS Crisis Practitioner

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Job Title: Band 6 CAMHS Crisis Practitioner
Specialism: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Location: Stockport
Salary: £26 per hour
Type: Locum, Full-time or Part-time (3 months)

Are you ready for an exciting adventure in your career? We have a remarkable opportunity for a Band 6 CAMHS Crisis Practitioner located at Heathfield House in Stockport. You will be working in the dynamic field of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) on a flexible shift schedule; choose between full-time 37.5 hours a week or part-time hours that suit your lifestyle. Experience the rewarding nature of helping young individuals and their families while earning a competitive hourly rate of £26, with enhanced rates for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexibility: As a locum practitioner, you have the freedom to choose your own hours, allowing you to balance work with your personal life seamlessly.
• Professional Development: Working locum allows you to gain diverse experiences and deepen your professional knowledge.
• Varied Experience: Grab the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, keeping your work engaging and rewarding.
• Excellent Location: Stockport is a commuter's paradise, with excellent transport links to Manchester and beyond, expanding both your work and leisure options.

What you will do:

• Respond swiftly and effectively to young individuals presenting in crisis, working closely with senior clinical staff.
• Contribute to critical assessments and manage crisis situations using a structured Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction framework.
• Establish therapeutic goals to support young people and their families or carers, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
• Refer to specialised in-patient services when required and collaborate with other services to minimise the need for inpatient care.
• Create and implement comprehensive, safety-focused, recovery-driven care plans to bolster resilience and prevent future crises.
• Participate fully as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, offering intensive support under various care pathways including rapid intervention and longer-term care plans.
• Engage directly with young individuals in various environments such as emergency care settings, community environments, and home settings.
• Rely on your core qualification as a Mental Health Practitioner to perform bio-psycho-social risk assessments and create safety and care plans.

Living and working in Stockport offers a vibrant blend of urban and rural life, with a rich cultural scene, excellent amenities, and lush green spaces. It's a fantastic place to live and work, known for its friendly community and fast links to the heart of Manchester. Make Stockport your next professional home and enjoy the best of what the North West has to offer. Embrace this opportunity and see where your career can take you!

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