Senior CAMHS Practitioner – Crisis Care Lead

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to provide clinical leadership for a team supporting children and young people in crisis. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a professional qualification relevant to CAMHS, along with a passion for working collaboratively to help youths facing mental health challenges. This role supports flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work/life balance while ensuring urgent needs are met.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Positive work/life balance

Access to clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Min 5 years post qualifying experience.
• Experience with complex children and families facing severe mental health challenges.
• Ability to manage and supervise clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the CYP Mental Health Crisis Resolution Team.
• Support young people in crisis to remain at home.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Multi-agency working

Clinical supervision

Ability to chair meetings

Education

Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to provide clinical leadership for a team supporting children and young people in crisis. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a professional qualification relevant to CAMHS, along with a passion for working collaboratively to help youths facing mental health challenges. This role supports flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work/life balance while ensuring urgent needs are met.