CAMHS Crisis Clinician(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is a challenging and highly rewarding opportunity for a registered mental health professional to join a dedicated CAMHS Crisis Team supporting children and young people across Teesside.

You will work within a fast-paced 24-hour service, providing urgent mental health assessments and interventions for individuals up to 18 years old who are experiencing acute emotional distress or crisis situations.

The role requires confidence in autonomous decision-making, strong clinical judgement, and the ability to remain calm and supportive during high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities

Crisis Assessment & Clinical Decision-Making

• Carry out urgent mental health and risk assessments for children and young people in crisis
  Develop clear, safe, and practical care and safety plans with young people and carers
  Provide short-term interventions aimed at stabilising mental state and reducing risk

Telephone & Remote Support

• Offer telephone-based advice and support to young people, families, and professionals
  Provide guidance on managing emotional distress and crisis situations
  Ensure timely escalation when required

Risk Management & Safeguarding

• Undertake detailed risk assessments and ongoing monitoring
  Work in line with safeguarding procedures and national guidance
  Ensure safety planning is child-centred and recovery-focused

Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary CAMHS crisis team
  Liaise with schools, social care, emergency services, and other agencies
  Contribute to coordinated care across services for children and families

Shift Coordination & Leadership

• Participate in a 24/7 rota including day, evening, and night shifts
  Support coordination of shift activities and team workflow
  Contribute to safe and effective service delivery during busy periods

About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across the North East and North Yorkshire.

The Trust is committed to delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care, working closely with families and partner organisations to improve outcomes for children and young people.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Current registration with a recognised professional body (e.g. nursing, social work, or allied health)
  Evidence of ongoing professional development
  Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience (including completed preceptorship)
  Competency in literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
  Postgraduate qualification (or working towards it within agreed timeframe)

Experience

• Working with children, young people, and families in mental health settings
  Experience in multidisciplinary team environments
  Ability to provide clinical supervision where appropriate
  Strong background in risk assessment and crisis management

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of child and adolescent mental health needs
  Knowledge of safeguarding and legal frameworks
  Ability to assess and manage clinical risk effectively
  Awareness of emotional wellbeing and psychological support approaches

Additional Requirements

• This role requires a DBS check
  Overseas applicants must provide a criminal record certificate
  Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration
  General NHS employment guidance

Why Join This Role?

• Work in a specialist 24-hour CAMHS crisis service
  Develop advanced crisis assessment and risk management skills
  Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
  Make a direct impact on the safety and wellbeing of young people
  Access training and professional development opportunities