CAMHS Crisis Clinician: Rapid Youth Response

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is recruiting a qualified practitioner to join a rapid crisis response service for children and young people up to age 18. You will undertake urgent assessments in A&E, paediatrics and community settings, provide brief interventions, and support discharge planning across partner agencies.

The role requires flexible, 24-hour availability and strong multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse, Mental Health, OR Social Worker registered with Care Council, OR Occupational Therapist registered with HPC.
• Post graduate training for supervision and teaching of junior staff.
• Extensive knowledge of mental health issues.
• Up to date knowledge of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management.
• Up to date knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of national strategies.
• Basic IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments in A&E, paediatric wards and community settings to support rapid crisis response.
• Provide clinical formulation, liaison, consultation and brief intervention to facilitate safe discharge and care planning.
• Work flexibly to develop a 24-hour provision and support multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maintain links with CAMHS area and other agencies to support client needs.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Communication skills

Team player

De-escalation

Risk management

IT literacy

Education

NMC/Nursing qualification OR Social Work degree OR Occupational Therapy qualification

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is recruiting a qualified practitioner to join a rapid crisis response service for children and young people up to age 18. You will undertake urgent assessments in A&E, paediatrics and community settings, provide brief interventions, and support discharge planning across partner agencies.

The role requires flexible, 24-hour availability and strong multidisciplinary collaboration.