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Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description

Mental Health Practitioner – CAMHS Crisis Location: Oxford (NHS)
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Sunday (Flexible Rota)
Pay Rate: £27 Ltd / £21.71 PAYE (excluding holiday pay)

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Practitioner to join a CAMHS Crisis Team on behalf of one of our NHS clients based in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified mental health professional with experience in urgent assessments and crisis intervention for children and adolescents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct urgent assessments of children and young people presenting with high-risk mental health concerns
  • Deliver crisis intervention and short-term support to service users and their families
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external agencies
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with NHS standards
  • Participate in risk assessments and contribute to safety planning
Requirements
  • Professional qualification and current registration in one of the following:
    • Social Work (SWE)
    • Mental Health Nursing (NMC)
    • Occupational Therapy (HCPC)
    • Experience in risk assessment and management across various settings
    • Proven experience working with children and young people with complex mental health needs, or within child protection, abuse, and parenting services
    • Previous experience in a CAMHS Crisis setting, including urgent assessments of high-risk presentations Why Choose Service Care Solutions? At Service Care Solutions, we go beyond recruitment. We offer:

      • Dedicated Consultant Support – A single point of contact who understands your needs
      • Daily Payroll – Get paid quickly and reliably
      • Nationwide Opportunities – Access to roles across the UK in NHS and private sectors
      • Compliance and Training Support – Helping you stay up to date and fully compliant
      • Referral Bonuses – Recommend a friend and earn rewards
      • Candidate Care Team – Ongoing support throughout your placement
      How to Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to:
      andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk