CAMHS Crisis Care Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Wythenshawe seeks a CAMHS Crisis Care Mental Health Practitioner to deliver compassionate, community-centered care. This role involves conducting assessments and collaborating across agencies to support mental health in children and young people. You will have the opportunity for professional development and be part of a forward-thinking environment committed to innovation in mental health services. Flexible working options are available, along with competitive pay.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong assessment and crisis management skills.
• Experience with child mental health issues.
• Ability to manage own caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-social and risk assessments.
• Deliver care plans and interventions.
• Support crisis management and de-escalation techniques.
• Provide community-based care to families.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Relevant core professional qualification in mental health

Qualifications in Psychological Therapies (e.g., CBT)

Mentorship course ENB998 or equivalent

Tools

IT competencies

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

CAMHS Crisis Care Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 02 February 2026

At the heart of Greater Manchester's innovative Crisis Care Pathway, our unified service offers a comprehensive range of support for children and young people facing mental health challenges. Operating seamlessly across multiple pathways—including Rapid Response, Home Treatment, and support for discharges from medical wards—we provide timely, community‑based interventions aimed at preventing hospital admissions and facilitating safe, supported discharges.

As a key member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care that makes a tangible difference in the lives of young people and their families. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to the continuous development of our award‑winning services.

We welcome applications from registered nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists eager to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're looking to specialise in children's mental health or seeking a new challenge, we offer tailored training and development opportunities to support your growth within our multidisciplinary team.

Be part of a forward‑thinking service that is shaping the future of crisis care for young people. Apply now to join our dedicated team and help us continue to provide exceptional care across Greater Manchester.

Main duties of the job

You'll be a core member of our Crisis Care team, delivering rapid, community‑based support through Rapid Response, Home Intensive Treatment, and medical discharge pathways—helping prevent hospital admissions, support safe returns home, and empower young people to stay in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment & Intervention: Conduct psycho‑social and risk assessments, create tailored care plans, and deliver creative interventions to support mental well‑being.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with CAMHS, acute and specialist hospitals, police, education, and social care to provide coordinated support.
• Crisis Management & De‑escalation: Use advanced de‑escalation techniques to manage acute distress and reduce risk.
• Community‑Based Support: Provide intensive home‑based care to prevent A&E visits and inpatient stays, boost family/community integration, and build resilience and life skills in CYP.
• Shared Caseloads: Manage a small caseload within a multidisciplinary team, offering mutual support and ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
• Operational Hours: This role includes evening and weekend shifts (8am‑10pm, 7 days a week).

If you bring strong assessment, communication, and crisis‑intervention skills and want to deliver compassionate, community‑centred mental health care, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working — empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Relevant core professional qualification in mental health (Nurse, Social worker or Occupational Therapist)

Qualifications in Psychological Therapies e.g. CBT / SFT/ IPT

Mentorship course ENB998 or equivalent

Registration/Accreditation

• NMC, SW England, UKCP, HCPC, BABCP

Knowledge, Skills and Ability.

• Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of evidence‑based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
• The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely.
• The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures / ROMs effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person, and family.
• To be able to function as a part of a multi‑disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships.
• The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice.
• To have the ability to manage own caseload.
• Ability to manage and organise own time and diary.
• The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change.
• The ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision.
• The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic.
• Experience of delivering training.
• Demonstrable therapeutic skills.
• IT competent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the research process.

Experience

• Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding.
• Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans.
• Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals.
• Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service.
• Experience of mentoring and supervision of others.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures.
• Community mental health experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part‑time,Flexible working,Compressed hours

Pay

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (Pro Rata)