CAMHS Crisis Clinician
Location: Ripon, York, Scarborough
Rates: £26 per hour (Day) | £31 per hour (Night)
Working Pattern: Long Days 07:45 – 20:00, Nights 19:45 – 08:00
Contract: 3-month ongoing assignment
Start Date: ASAP
What You’ll Be Doing
As a CAMHS Crisis Clinician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, person-centred care to children and adolescents in crisis. You will:
Deliver crisis assessments and interventions for children and young people.
Work across multiple sites (Ripon, York, Scarborough) to provide timely support.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans and ensure continuity of care.
Support families and carers during urgent mental health situations.
Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
Contribute to service development and share best practices with colleagues.
Requirements & Qualifications
Proven experience in CAMHS, ideally within crisis or acute care settings.
Strong assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites and shift patterns.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, child- and family-centred care.
Working Hours & Contract Duration
Long Days: 07:45 – 20:00
Nights: 19:45 – 08:00
3-month ongoing assignment, with potential for extension.
Why Choose Hunter Mental Health?
Specialist recruitment consultants focused exclusively on mental health staffing.
Dedicated support throughout your application process.
Access to a network of NHS and private sector opportunities.
Experienced recruiters who understand clinical environments and requirements.
Referral Bonus
Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to us today, and if they start, you’ll earn £250!
Get in touch directly at 0203 475 4175 or Todubore@hg-mh.com
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