Crisis CAMHS Clinical Specialist - Children & Teens

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Clinical Specialist for 6 months to support children and young people with complex mental health issues, covering paternity leave. The position involves intensive community-based support, with some responsibilities in a clinic setting. Candidates must have professional registration and relevant qualifications. This full-time role offers a salary of £56,276 to £63,176 per year.

Qualifications

• Essential: Professional registration with CAMHS experience and relevant qualifications.
• Experience: Working with young people in a community CAMHS setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based support with clinic duties and home visits.
• Ensure high-quality care through operational standards in clinical systems.
• Manage a caseload of short, medium, and long-term cases.

Skills

Ability to tolerate distress in crisis

Apply a range of therapeutic interventions

Knowledge of childhood/adolescent mental health disorders

Education

Professional registration with NMC, HPC, ACP, or UKCP

Relevant training in nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Clinical Specialist for 6 months to support children and young people with complex mental health issues, covering paternity leave. The position involves intensive community-based support, with some responsibilities in a clinic setting. Candidates must have professional registration and relevant qualifications. This full-time role offers a salary of £56,276 to £63,176 per year.