CAMHS Crisis Clinician – Crisis Hub(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people at times of acute emotional distress? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professionally registered Band 6 clinician to join the NYYS CAMHS Crisis Team, a specialist 24/7 service supporting young people under 18 and their families across most of North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

This fast-paced and rewarding role sits at the heart of crisis care, helping children and young people remain safe during periods of significant mental health difficulty, while supporting families and carers through compassionate, evidence-based interventions.

What the Role Involves

As a CAMHS Crisis Clinician, you will play a central role in providing timely, high-quality mental health support by:

• Undertaking comprehensive psycho-social and mental health assessments
• Completing risk assessments and developing clear, robust safety and care plans
• Working collaboratively with young people, carers, and partner agencies during periods of high distress
• Providing calm, confident leadership during crisis situations, including acting as shift coordinator
• Supporting and guiding junior staff, students, and newly qualified colleagues
• Contributing to locality-wide case coordination and shared caseload management
• Responding to referrals from the NHS 111 mental health line (Option 2), ensuring appropriate triage and onward care
• You will work autonomously while remaining closely connected to a skilled multidisciplinary team, ensuring consistent, safe, and compassionate care across the service.

Working Pattern & Location

This is a 24/7 service, and the role includes rotational day, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts. While posts are currently based in York and Scarborough, clinicians are expected to travel across the locality to meet clinical demand. Business mileage can be claimed, or a team pool car may be used.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from registered clinicians with a strong interest in child and adolescent mental health, who demonstrate resilience, empathy, and sound clinical judgement.

Essential Requirements

• Current UK professional registration (e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
• Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience, including completed preceptorship/competency framework
• Experience working with children and young people with mental health needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical risk assessment, and relevant legislation (MHA, MCA, Children Act)
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and in high-pressure environments

Desirable

• Leadership or management experience
• Training in specific therapeutic models (e.g. CBT, family therapy)
• Experience facilitating parenting or family interventions

About the Trust

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is the Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust serving County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. Our services span prevention, crisis, and specialist care, delivered by compassionate teams who work closely with communities and partners.

We believe in listening first, working collaboratively, and supporting recovery journeys that respect the voice of every child, young person, and family we serve. CAMHS is a vibrant, multidisciplinary service where different professional perspectives are valued and learning is actively encouraged.

Professional Development & Support

In return, you can expect:

• A comprehensive induction and structured support period
• Ongoing clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive team culture that prioritises wellbeing and learning

Safeguarding, DBS & Immigration

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be considered in line with current Home Office regulations. Additional criminal record checks may be required for overseas residence.

Helpful Government guidance:

• Skilled Worker visa information: GOV.UK – Skilled Worker visa
• DBS checks: GOV.UK – Disclosure and Barring Service
• Safeguarding children: GOV.UK – Child safeguarding guidance
• Mental Health Act overview: GOV.UK – Mental Health Act
• NHS Careers registration guidance: GOV.UK – NHS careers

How to Apply

Please review the job description and person specification carefully and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.