Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for a CAMHS Crisis Team in Oxford. The role involves conducting urgent assessments, delivering crisis intervention, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support children and adolescents facing high-risk mental health issues. Candidates should possess a relevant professional qualification and experience in crisis settings. The position offers flexibility and support including dedicated consultancy and ongoing training.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant Support

Daily Payroll

Referral Bonuses

Compliance and Training Support

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health professional with experience in urgent assessments and crisis intervention.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex mental health needs.
• Professional registration with relevant body.

Responsibilities

• Conduct urgent assessments of children and young people presenting with mental health concerns.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support to service users and families.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to safety planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Professional qualification and current registration in Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner – CAMHS Crisis Location:Oxford (NHS)
Contract:Full-time, Monday to Sunday (Flexible Rota)
Pay Rate:£27 Ltd / £21.71 PAYE (excluding holiday pay)

Service Care Solutionsare currently recruiting for aMental Health Practitionerto join a CAMHS Crisis Team on behalf of one of our NHS clients based inOxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified mental health professional with experience in urgent assessments and crisis intervention for children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct urgent assessments of children and young people presenting with high-risk mental health concerns
• Deliver crisis intervention and short-term support to service users and their families
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external agencies
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with NHS standards
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to safety planning

Requirements

• Professional qualification and current registration in one of the following:
• Social Work (SWE)
• Mental Health Nursing (NMC)
• Occupational Therapy (HCPC)
• Experience in risk assessment and management across various settings
• Proven experience working with children and young people with complex mental health needs, or within child protection, abuse, and parenting services
• Previous experience in a CAMHS Crisis setting, including urgent assessments of high-risk presentations Why Choose Service Care Solutions? At Service Care Solutions, we go beyond recruitment. We offer:
  
  
  • Dedicated Consultant Support– A single point of contact who understands your needs
  • Daily Payroll– Get paid quickly and reliably
  • Nationwide Opportunities– Access to roles across the UK in NHS and private sectors
  • Compliance and Training Support– Helping you stay up to date and fully compliant
  • Referral Bonuses– Recommend a friend and earn rewards
  • Candidate Care Team– Ongoing support throughout your placement
  How to Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to:
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