Youth CAMHS Crisis Clinician — Lead & Coordinate 24/7 Care

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national healthcare provider is hiring a CAMHS Crisis Clinician for the North Yorkshire, York, and Selby area. This role involves conducting assessments and creating care plans for young people in crisis. Candidates must have professional registration, significant experience with children and mental health, and the ability to work shifts. This position offers the chance to make a real impact on young people's mental health, as part of a dedicated team providing essential services.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with an appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• 18 months post-qualifying experience, including sign-off of preceptorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-social assessments for children experiencing crises.
• Lead shifts and direct junior staff to provide safe care.
• Support mental health triage for national 111 line.

Skills

Clinical supervision experience

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Team coordination

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Current professional registration

Certification in teaching & assessing clinical practice

Qualification in a specific therapy model

Job description

A leading national healthcare provider is hiring a CAMHS Crisis Clinician for the North Yorkshire, York, and Selby area. This role involves conducting assessments and creating care plans for young people in crisis. Candidates must have professional registration, significant experience with children and mental health, and the ability to work shifts. This position offers the chance to make a real impact on young people's mental health, as part of a dedicated team providing essential services.