Youth CAMHS Crisis Intervention Specialist

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is recruiting for a CAMHS Crisis Team member to provide crisis care and home treatment support for young people up to 18. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to assessment, care planning, and early intervention in clinical and community settings.

The role requires experience in mental health settings and delivering DBT/CBT-based support, with responsibilities including safeguarding, liaison with schools and families, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Foundation degree or equivalent level in healthcare with NVQ4 or equivalent.
• Certificates in DBT skills, CBT skills, outdoor activity skills or another therapeutic qualification.
• Understanding of mental health issues and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist in assessment, contribute to care planning and risk assessments.
• Deliver health care within the Care and Treatment plan.
• Develop and deliver group work and activities with a Registered Practitioner.
• Support individuals in crisis using DBT/CBT and other relevant training when appropriate.
• Provide 1:1 supervision for patients on the Age-Appropriate Bed.
• Complete referrals for patients to health, public and voluntary services.
• Manage workload and safety with support from Registered Nurses.
• Participate in supervision from Registered Nurses.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and reporting.
• Act as a main contact for young people and families.
• Liaise with schools, social care and health professionals.
• Support urgent responses and adherence to pathways and protocols.
• Contribute to discharge and transition planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Person-centred approach

Basic IT skills

RPI training

Welsh language

Education

Foundation degree / NVQ4 in healthcare

DBT / CBT certificates

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board is recruiting for a CAMHS Crisis Team member to provide crisis care and home treatment support for young people up to 18. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to assessment, care planning, and early intervention in clinical and community settings.

The role requires experience in mental health settings and delivering DBT/CBT-based support, with responsibilities including safeguarding, liaison with schools and families, and discharge planning.