CYP Crisis Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6)

Direct Medics are working in partnership with an NHS Trust in the Midlands to recruit a Children and Young People Crisis Mental Health Practitioner, based in Telford. This is a community role, 1 day per week, 8am - 8pm.

This Band 6 Practitioner role involves assessing and managing mental health crises in children and young people, providing safe and effective home treatment aligned with their recovery plans. The practitioner will conduct mental health and risk assessments, deliver interventions, and support positive outcomes for young people, particularly those with coexisting physical health conditions. Working closely with families, they aim to help young people engage in everyday life. The role also includes contributing to service goals, maintaining high standards of care, monitoring effectiveness, and supporting the development of junior staf

Requirements

• Degree in Mental Health Nursing/ Social Work
• Professional registration with NMC/ Social Work England
• Post-qualification continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to profession.
• Experience with working with children & young people experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting
• Right to Live and Work in the UK

Benefits

• £250 New Start Bonus*
• £100 Towards Professional Registration Fee! *
• FREE Manual Handling Training*
• FREE Basic Life Support Training*
• FREE Locum Registration and Clearance
• FREE Fitness to Work Certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
• FREE Uniforms
• FREE Online Training
• Relocation Assistance*
• Up to £1000 –for each referral who successfully registers and works with Direct Medics!*
• Mileage paid at Trust rates
• Dedicated Consultant to help develop both you & your career

*T&C's Apply

£22.40 per hour

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