Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join their CAMHS Crisis team. In this pivotal role, you will respond to crises among young individuals, conducting thorough assessments and collaborating with various services to ensure effective care. Your expertise in mental health will help develop comprehensive care plans that focus on safety and recovery, directly engaging with young people in diverse environments. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families, promoting resilience and preventing future crises.

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health practitioner with experience in CAMHS.
• Proficient in conducting bio-psycho-social risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to crises involving young people.
• Develop holistic, safety-focused care plans and mobilize support.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Care Planning

Collaboration with Services

Education

Core Qualification as a Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner

Location

Southlink block 4, Hamilton street, Oldham, OL4 1DE

Hours

37.5 hours or part-time considered

Job Description

This role involves working as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner within the CAMHS Crisis team. You will respond rapidly to crises involving young people, contributing to assessments and management within a structured Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction framework. Your responsibilities include identifying therapeutic goals, referring to specialist inpatient services when necessary, and working collaboratively with other services to minimize inpatient care.

You will develop holistic, safety, and recovery-focused care plans, mobilize support for the child and family, and promote resilience to prevent future crises. Your work will involve direct engagement with young people in various settings, including emergency care, paediatric wards, schools, and homes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Core qualification as a mental health practitioner (qualified nurse)
• Experience in completing bio-psycho-social risk assessments
• Experience in safety and care planning within CAMHS

Additional Information

EU work permit is required. The job reference is 30386f83533a, with 13 views posted on 28.04.2025, expiring on 12.06.2025.