Job summaryThe post holders will deliver high quality assessment and treatment interventions to young people as part of the HTT offer. Each post holder will hold a caseload of children, young people and their families. The post holder will work around individual needs, arranging appointments at home, in community locations or hospitals. They will work collaboratively with other professionals involved in supporting a young person, providing specialist advice, consultation and training to improve biopsychosocial care as needed. Main duties of the jobTo effectively triage and accept referrals to the service, liaising with other professionals and providing initial advice as appropriate.To provide comprehensive mental health and risk assessments of children, young people and their families/carers referred in crisis.To manage risk by putting in place care plans, safety & coping plans and other risk interventions in a variety of settings, e.g. at home, in the community or in hospital settingsTo provide brief evidence-based crisis interventions to children, young people and families referred to the service, that aim to prevent the need for admission or facilitate safe early discharge from inpatient mental health wards or acute services - including individual and group workTo engage in assertive outreach work with children/young people and their families where appropriate and inreach work where children/ young people are admittedBased on assessments and reports convey sensitive, complex and sometimes unwelcome information to patients and other professionals about risks, both verbally and in written form, and manage this as constructively as possible.About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.DetailsDate posted16 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
55,524 to 62,652 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number363-SS Job locationsNewham CAMHS Annexe385 Barking RoadLondonE13 8ALUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo act as care coordinator for an identified caseload and to be responsible for the coordination of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic packages of care provided by HTT.To manage a clinical caseload independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and to seek consultation where necessary with the relevant line manager and lead clinicians of specialist teams.To act as a care coordinator in accordance with CPA guidelines within the CAMHS community setting.To provide packages of care, group-work and psychoeducation for the young people and their families/ carers that takes
Specialist CAMHS Crisis Practitioner - Band 7 in Kennington employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
