CAMHS Crisis Clinician(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
April 22, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a registered mental health professional (Band 6) to join the Teeswide CAMHS Crisis Team, a 24/7 specialist service supporting children and young people experiencing acute mental health distress across the Teesside region.

This role is designed for a clinician who is confident working independently in high-pressure situations and is committed to delivering compassionate, timely, and evidence-based mental health care for individuals up to 18 years of age.

You will act as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for assessing risk, formulating crisis interventions, and supporting young people and their families during periods of significant emotional difficulty.

Service Context

The CAMHS crisis service provides rapid-response mental health assessment and intervention for children and young people experiencing acute psychological distress.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/

The team operates across a 24-hour rota system, providing urgent support both in community settings and via telephone consultation.

Key Responsibilities

As a CAMHS Crisis Clinician, you will:

  • Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for children and young people in crisis
    Develop and implement safety and care plans in collaboration with young people, carers, and professionals
    Deliver short-term crisis interventions aimed at stabilising mental health and reducing immediate risk
    Provide telephone-based clinical advice and emotional support to families and professionals
    Contribute to decisions that promote safe management within community settings wherever possible
    Participate in shift coordination and contribute to safe service delivery across a 24/7 rota

You will also play a key role in supporting integrated care pathways in line with national safeguarding and mental health

Working Environment

You will be part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, collaborating closely with:

  • CAMHS practitioners
    Social care services
    Education providers
    Emergency and acute healthcare teams
    Voluntary and community organisations

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across agencies to ensure coordinated, child-centred care.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience & Qualifications

  • Registered clinician with relevant UK professional body
    Minimum of 18 months post-qualification experience, including completion of preceptorship or competency framework
    Strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health and emotional wellbeing
    Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
    Knowledge of risk assessment, safeguarding, and clinical formulation
    Literacy, numeracy, and IT competency (Level 2 or equivalent)
    Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable Experience

  • Previous leadership or shift coordination experience
    Experience supervising staff or mentoring students
    Training in therapeutic approaches (e.g. CBT, family therapy)
    Experience delivering parenting interventions or group facilitation
    CAMHS-specific academic qualification or additional specialist training

Safeguarding & Professional Standards

This role involves working with children and young people and is therefore subject to:

Relevant safeguarding frameworks:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-social-care-national-framework

Visa Sponsorship & Eligibility

This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, depending on individual circumstances and UK immigration requirements.

Applicants requiring sponsorship are encouraged to assess eligibility before applying.

Employer Commitment

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to:

Employment Requirement

All duties must be carried out within the United Kingdom in accordance with NHS and UK employment regulations.

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