CYP Mental Health Crisis Practitioner - 24/7 Urgent Care

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner based in Chester to join its Children's and Young People's Urgent Support Team. The role involves providing crisis mental health assessments, planning interventions, and collaborating with other services to ensure effective care. Candidates should have experience in risk assessment and hold a professional registration. The role offers a supportive environment for skill development.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience assessing and managing risk within a mental health or social care setting.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive mental health risk assessments.
• Skills in planning crisis interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis mental health assessment and brief interventions.
• Safeguard young people and support families through face-to-face work.
• Liaise with other services to ensure effective care pathways.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and experience in mental health

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Professional registration with HCPC, Social Work England or NMC

Job description

A healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner based in Chester to join its Children's and Young People's Urgent Support Team. The role involves providing crisis mental health assessments, planning interventions, and collaborating with other services to ensure effective care. Candidates should have experience in risk assessment and hold a professional registration. The role offers a supportive environment for skill development.