Summary: Hays Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 for a Crisis Team in Wakefield, responsible for providing immediate support to children and young people in crisis. The role involves conducting specialist assessments and interventions, contributing to a comprehensive CAMHS system, and facilitating timely discharges from residential care. The practitioner will work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to address severe mental health issues. This position offers flexible working options and competitive pay through PAYE or Umbrella.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide timely access to specialist services for children and young people in crisis.
• Support the delivery of a comprehensive CAMHS system and develop emergency assessment and outreach services.
• Conduct specialist assessments and provide intensive interventions for severe mental health problems.
• Develop care plans for children and young people presenting significant risks to themselves or others.

Key Skills:

• Relevant professional qualification (nursing, psychology, psychotherapy, family therapy, or related mental health profession).
• Experience in CAMHS preferred.
• NMC Pin.
• Right to Work in the UK (No Sponsorship).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Wakefield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other