Mental Health Practitioner - Crisis Care Team

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join their Crisis Care Service. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people experiencing mental health crises. As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will provide essential support and intervention, conducting assessments and formulating care plans. The position offers the opportunity for professional development, including mentorship responsibilities, within a 24/7 operational framework. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and enjoy a range of benefits, including relocation support and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Accommodation Support

Relocation Packages

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in mental health crises.
• Ability to conduct bio-psycho-social assessments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical work of the multidisciplinary team.
• Formulate risk management and safe discharge plans.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Supervision and Mentorship

Education

Relevant Degree in Mental Health

Professional Registration

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner

Full time - 37.5hrs per week

Permanent post

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with an interest and experience in working with young people experiencing mental health crises. The Crisis Care Service operates 24/7, providing intervention and support to children, young people, and families during mental health crises.

This role is within a department that operates on a 24/7 shift basis, enabling staff to qualify for unsocial hours enhancements in addition to their basic pay.

The post holder will contribute significantly to the clinical work of the multidisciplinary team, including accepting, prioritising, and assessing urgent referrals for children and their families.

Clinicians will work across Alder Hey Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital, in both Accident and Emergency departments and inpatient wards, conducting bio-psycho-social assessments on children and young people in mental health crisis.

Another key function of this role is supporting callers to the crisis care line, which offers advice and guidance to those in crisis 24/7.

Working as part of the MDT, clinicians will formulate risk management and safe discharge plans with support from senior clinicians. The post holder will also support junior staff through supervision and mentorship and participate in service development and national initiatives.

Since April 2020, the Crisis Care team has operated as a 24-hour service to support children, young people, and families experiencing mental health crises in Sefton and Liverpool.

The service comprises Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Nursing, Social Workers, Keyworkers, and Assistant Psychologists, providing urgent response and assessment 24/7, along with support for parents/carers and consultation for other involved professionals.

Alder Hey offers excellent benefit schemes, including:

1. Refer a friend – successful candidates introduced by existing staff will receive £1000 after completing six months in post, paid in two parts: £250 upon start and £750 after six months. Please include the friend's name and Alder Hey email in your application.
2. Accommodation support for up to 3 months (up to £500/month), with costs paid by the staff member and reclaimed as expenses.
3. Relocation packages available on a case-by-case basis.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Zoe Bentley
• Job title: Specialist Practitioner, Crisis Care
• Email: [e-mail]