Job Title: Band 7 Crisis CAMHS Practitioner
Location: Lakeside Mental Health Unit, West London
Rate: £31 per hour
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Type: Temporary / Locum (Agency)

Are you a highly skilled CAMHS Practitioner with experience in crisis intervention? Lakeside Mental Health Unit in West London is seeking a dedicated Band 7 CAMHS Crisis Practitioner to join our Crisis Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment, providing immediate care for children and adolescents facing acute mental health crises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide timely mental health assessments for children and young people experiencing crisis, including those at risk of self-harm, suicidal ideation, or acute distress.
• Deliver effective crisis interventions and short-term therapeutic support, stabilizing patients and developing safety plans.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Ensure thorough risk assessments and management plans are in place for each patient, adapting to evolving needs.
• Provide crisis resolution and, when necessary, arrange admissions or refer patients for ongoing CAMHS or community support.
• Maintain detailed clinical records in line with NHS standards and ensure all safeguarding procedures are adhered to.

Essential Requirements:

• HCPC/NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist.
• Proven experience working in a CAMHS setting, particularly in crisis intervention and management.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health issues and risk factors.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work under pressure and handle high-risk cases sensitively and effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rate of £31 per hour.
• Regular working hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), offering work-life balance.
• An opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping young people in immediate need of mental health support.
• Join a supportive and well-established crisis team in a leading mental health unit.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled CAMHS Practitioner to play a vital role in crisis intervention and support young people during their most vulnerable moments.

Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.

We also offer a £400 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.

- DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
- £250 training allowance
- Excellent pay rates
- Specialist consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available
- Nationwide provider