Crisis Care CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner

JCasp Technologies - Website Apps & AI/ML Development Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to mental health services as a Crisis Care CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner. This role offers an opportunity to work with children and young people in a supportive environment, focusing on innovative care and crisis management. With a commitment to professional development, the organization provides extensive training and flexible working options. Be part of a team that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and their families.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Registered professional with experience in mental health services.
• Skills in assessment, risk management, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative care within the CAMHS Crisis Team.
• Work to improve outcomes for young people and their families.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Core Professional Mental Health Qualification

Job description

Crisis Care CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner

Join our team as a Crisis Care CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner at JCasp Technologies - Website Apps & AI/ML Development Company.

About Us

We provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and community-based, across five boroughs of Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, and Glossop.

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering excellent care and fostering a supportive environment for our staff. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental illness.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave for Agenda for Change and Medical staff
• Flexible working options
• Continued Professional Development opportunities
• Participation in research and improvement activities
• Health and Wellbeing programs and staff support services
• Staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel

Key Details

Location: Site Trust wide, Postcode OL6 7SR, Manchester

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours/week, options for full-time, part-time, or flexible working

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro-rata (NHS Band 6)

Role Overview

We are seeking registered professionals (Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) passionate about working with children and young people. The role involves working within our CAMHS Crisis Team to deliver innovative, pathway-crossing care aimed at improving outcomes and experiences for young people and their families.

Service Context

This role is part of Pennine Care's transformation initiatives, including the development of an Acute Care Pathway that emphasizes community response, crisis management, and safe discharge planning to minimize hospital admissions and readmissions.

Development Opportunities

Our organization offers comprehensive training such as AMBIT, social work and nurse apprenticeships, DBT workshops, suicide prevention training, and risk formulation courses, supporting your career growth.

Application Details

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities and essential criteria. Essential qualifications include a core professional mental health qualification with registration, relevant experience, and skills in assessment, risk management, and communication.

Contact

For more information or informal visits, contact Abigail Ribchester, Senior Mental Health Practitioner, at [email address], or call 0161 716 4380.