Senior CYP Mental Health Crisis Practitioner (Telephone)

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for their CAMHS Crisis Line. This position involves providing critical telephone crisis support to children and young people, facilitating safe discharges from emergency services, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should possess experience in crisis assessment and risk management, along with strong communication skills. The role includes shifts across various times and presents opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment, following the organization's core values.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Commitment to career development

Investments in working environment and equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health crisis intervention is required.
• Ability to perform risk and safeguarding assessments.
• Strong communication skills necessary for liaising with various services.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level telephone crisis assessment.
• Lead and coordinate crisis line activities.
• Ensure safe and timely access to appropriate care.
• Maintain professional accountability and uphold Trust standards.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Telephone support

Risk assessment

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for their CAMHS Crisis Line. This position involves providing critical telephone crisis support to children and young people, facilitating safe discharges from emergency services, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should possess experience in crisis assessment and risk management, along with strong communication skills. The role includes shifts across various times and presents opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment, following the organization's core values.