CAMHS Crisis Clinician

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  • Durham
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered clinician to become part of the Durham and Darlington CAMHS crisis team. The post is for a band 6 clinician who has a keen interest in children's mental health and is able to work in a fast paced but rewarding service. The post is to work as an autonomous clinician carrying out crisis assessments and being able to formulate plans for young people and their carers during times of distress.The crisis team is a 24 hour service that caters for children and young people up to the age of 18 living in the Durham and Darlington area and offers rapid assessment of mental health and emotional needs for children in crisis.18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential.Main duties of the jobThe main duties involve assessment of mental health and emotional needs of children who present in crisis. The clinician needs to be able to carry out a thorough risk assessments and be able to formulate safety plans with children and their carers during times of distress.Offer telephone support to children, young people, carers and other professionals who need advice and guidance around emotional distress.Short term interventions around risk management and monitoring of mental state with a view to maintaining young people safely in the community wherever possible.About usWe are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number346-DDC-041-25-AJob locationsLanchester Road HospitalLanchester RoadDurhamDH1 5RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post requires the successful candidate to work shifts over a 7 day period - both days and night duties.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be able to communicate effectively with others.Demonstrate good leadership skills to be able to coordinate the day to day running of a shift.A good understanding of children's mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.Work well with partner agencies with an understanding of how services link together to meet the needs of children and young people.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.Additional Information Enquiries: Sam Lees - 07771 62052601642 058590 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post requires the successful candidate to work shifts over a 7 day period - both days and night duties.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be able to communicate effectively with others.Demonstrate good leadership skills to be able to coordinate the day to day running of a shift.A good understanding of children's mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.Work well with partner agencies with an understanding of how services link together to meet the needs of children and young people.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.Additional Information Enquiries: Sam Lees - 07771 62052601642 058590Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • Current professional registration with appropriate professional body
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale)
  • Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale
  • Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
  • 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
Desirable
  • Leadership or management qualification
  • CAMHS Degree
  • Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession
  • Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc
  • Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working in a multi-discplinary team
  • Provide clinical supervision
  • Working with young people and families
Desirable
  • Leadership experience
  • Mentoring students
knowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of relevant legislation
  • Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice
  • Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable
  • The trusts QIS System
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • Current professional registration with appropriate professional body
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale)
  • Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale
  • Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
  • 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
Desirable
  • Leadership or management qualification
  • CAMHS Degree
  • Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession
  • Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc
  • Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience working in a multi-discplinary team
  • Provide clinical supervision
  • Working with young people and families
Desirable
  • Leadership experience
  • Mentoring students
knowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of relevant legislation
  • Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice
  • Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable
  • The trusts QIS System

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