Looking for your next challenge in CAMHS crisis care?
Band 6 CAMHS Crisis Practitioner
Location: York
Contract Length: Ongoing / Initial 12 weeks
Hours: Full-time
Service: CAMHS Crisis Team
Start: ASAP
Rates:
£26 per hour – Long Days (07:45–20:00)
£31 per hour – Nights (19:45–08:00)
£36 per hour – Sundays / Bank Holidays
We are working with a well-established Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in York to recruit an experienced Band 6 CAMHS Crisis Practitioner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist crisis service supporting children and young people presenting in acute mental health distress.
What You’ll Be Doing
Undertaking urgent mental health assessments for children and young people in crisis
Providing risk assessment, formulation and crisis intervention
Working closely with families, carers and multi-disciplinary professionals
Contributing to safety planning and short-term crisis management
Supporting decision-making around admissions and community alternatives
Maintaining clear, timely clinical documentation
Requirements & Qualifications
Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist
Current professional registration
Proven experience working within CAMHS
Experience in crisis, urgent or acute mental health settings
Confident in risk assessment and crisis management
Ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team
Working Hours & Contract Details
Full-time hours
Long days: 07:45–20:00
Nights: 19:45–08:00
Rota-based shifts (may include evenings and weekends)
Initial contract with strong likelihood of extension
Why Work with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Specialist mental health recruitment agency
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Fast and efficient compliance and onboarding process
Competitive pay rates and weekly payroll
Referral scheme available
Interested in Applying?
If you’re an experienced Band 6 CAMHS practitioner looking for your next crisis role, we’d love to hear from you.
If interested please email your CV to jdavies@hg-mh.com or reply to this message.
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