Rapid Response CAMHS Clinician

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is expanding its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to provide a rapid, robust crisis response across North Wales. We seek an experienced, registered practitioner to join the CAMHS crisis team and contribute to assessment, risk management and multi-agency liaison for young people up to age 18.

You will work across A&E, paediatric wards and community settings, offering urgent assessment, brief intervention and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Registered professional with NMC/HCPC or equivalent as applicable.
• Post-graduate training for supervision and teaching of junior staff.
• Extensive knowledge of mental health issues.
• Up-to-date knowledge of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management.
• Up-to-date working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of national strategies.
• Knowledge of information and technology communication.
• Knowledge of change management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments in A&E, paediatric wards and community settings to support rapid crisis response.
• Provide clinical formulation, identify needs, and offer liaison, consultation and brief intervention.
• Support safe discharge and care planning across partner agencies.
• Work flexibly to develop a 24-hour provision and maintain links with CAMHS colleagues and other agencies.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Social Worker registered

Occupational Therapist registered

Mental health risk assessment

Data protection awareness

Mental Health Act knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant clinical/professional area

Specialist practitioner award

Tools

IT literacy

Information and Technology Communication

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is expanding its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to provide a rapid, robust crisis response across North Wales. We seek an experienced, registered practitioner to join the CAMHS crisis team and contribute to assessment, risk management and multi-agency liaison for young people up to age 18.

You will work across A&E, paediatric wards and community settings, offering urgent assessment, brief intervention and evidence-based