Job summary The litmus test of any local mental health system is how it responds in a crisis ( Future in Mind 2015 ) Come and join our forward thinking and innovative CAMHS Crisis Intervention & Home Treatment Team. Be part of a pro-active, responsive and friendly service and make a difference to Children and young people's lives at point of mental health crisis. We are Black Country wide service consisting of 4 locality teams. The teams consist of mental health, learning disability and children's nurses as well as social workers, Consultant psychiatrists and clinical fellow's. We have an IAPT practitioner, youth worker, STR worker and each team has a Barnardos keyworker working with us to make up a fantastic multi-disciplinary team. We offer a service 08:00-20:00, 7 days a week with additional on call duties 20:00-08:00 to cover the 136 suite when in use and the 24/7 mental health helpline for U18's helping to support any emergency contact outside of usual working hours. The expectation is that you would undertake 3 on call sessions per month on a rota basis. If you are interested in applying for this please approach Jay Eeles Service Manager/Clinical Lead. jay.eeles1nhs.net We positively welcome applications from people who represent diverse communities. Main duties of the job o To provide emergency assessments in the acute hospital and other settings including YP's home. o To constantly consider creative safe options to CYP in mental health crisis. o Provide an extended level of support in conjunction with Core CAMHS/CAMHS ED to support young people at home and avoid hospital admission. o Provide urgent assessment and intervention to young people who are not known to CAMHS. o Support young people whilst inpatient and with stepping down from a hospital admission back into the community. o Advice and signposting to other agencies regarding appropriate responses and pathways into services. o Managing and responding to CAMHS 136 suite and supporting the 24/7 mental health helpline for under 18's. o Assess young people in Crisis develop their care plan and ascertain if there is a need for hospital admission or offer home treatment/ crisis intervention packages of care. o Liaise with internal and external teams and partners to ensure an appropriate level of support and transition following crisis episode of care. o About us At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities. The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and are lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country. We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities. This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 285-8272D-CYPF Job locations The Elms, Dudley Slade Road Halesowen B63 2UR Job description Job responsibilities Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives? Are you skilled in working with children and young people with mental health needs at point of crisis? Do you believe in a patient focused approach to care pathway development? Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary team? Are you looking for opportunities for career development and progression? Job description Job responsibilities Do you want to be part of developing national good practice initiatives? Are you skilled in working with children and young people with mental health needs at point of crisis? Do you believe in a patient focused approach to care pathway development? Do you work effectively as part of an enhanced multidisciplinary team? Are you looking for opportunities for career development and progression? Person Specification Essential Essential oNMC Registration or other relevant professional registration body. oProven post qualification experience oExperience of working with children and young people with mental Health problems. oPost Basic Courses / Study Days Desirable oCAMHS experience oAcute care experience. oPrevious experience in similar role. Ability to travel across sites Person Specification Essential Essential oNMC Registration or other relevant professional registration body. oProven post qualification experience oExperience of working with children and young people with mental Health problems. oPost Basic Courses / Study Days Desirable oCAMHS experience oAcute care experience. oPrevious experience in similar role. Ability to travel across sites Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address The Elms, Dudley Slade Road Halesowen B63 2UR Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)