JOB-20240911-c1c514b9

Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner - Crisis Service Team

Job Title: Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner - Crisis Service Team
Specialism: CAMHS Crisis Care
Location: Scarborough, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum

Take the next step in your career as a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner within the Crisis Service Team, where your expertise will make a vital difference to the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health crises. This role offers flexible shifts - long days (07:45-20:00) or nights (19:45-08:00) - with competitive rates of £26.00 per hour (weekdays), £32.00 (Saturdays), and £39.00 (Sundays/Bank Holidays).

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled mental health professional to work within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting that prioritises compassionate care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Hours: Choose from day or night shifts to suit your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Competitive Pay: Generous hourly rates that reflect your experience and dedication.

• Professional Growth: Continuous learning and development opportunities within a dynamic CAMHS service.

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety of locum work while maintaining work-life balance.

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration and shared learning.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct urgent mental health and risk assessments for children and young people presenting in crisis across community, home, and acute settings.

• Develop and implement personalised crisis care and safety plans, ensuring least restrictive interventions.

• Deliver brief, evidence-based interventions including DBT-informed, CBT, and solution-focused strategies.

• Provide telephone triage and support for urgent referrals into CAMHS Crisis and Intensive Home Treatment pathways.

• Work in partnership with social care, education, acute trusts, police, and voluntary agencies for coordinated care responses.

• Participate in risk formulation meetings and care reviews for high-risk service users.