Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Tripple Tree Ltd; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional mental health services. This role involves delivering evidence-based care to children and young people, emphasizing the THRIVE framework. You will engage in assessments, therapeutic interventions, and multi-agency collaboration to ensure the best outcomes for service users. Join a committed team that values innovation and creativity in practice, while enjoying flexible working arrangements and support for your professional development. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals and their families.

Benefits

Flexible Working Requests Considered

Travel Expenses Covered

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence-based care for children and young people with mental health issues.
• Experience in managing caseloads and conducting assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions and manage a caseload effectively.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans aligned with the THRIVE framework.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Clinical Assessments

Therapeutic Interventions

Risk Assessments

Multi-agency Collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification

Postgraduate Training in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Tools

Electronic Clinical Records System

Job description

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Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will provide high standards of evidence-based, client-centered care to children and young people with mental health (CYPMH) problems within the THRIVE Framework for service delivery.

The post holder will be expected to provide interventions, advice, consultation, and supervision to colleagues and external partner agencies in line with THRIVE and clinical competency. The role will continue to develop in line with national and local initiatives, as it is identified within the CYPMH strategy.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and adults.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate respect and value for service users and their carers.
• Embrace the core values of the organization, adopting principles of recovery and THRIVE, including promoting safe practices, valuing service user aims, working in partnership, offering meaningful choices, and valuing social inclusion.
• Contribute to innovative and creative practice within the team, which promotes the Thrive model of service delivery.

About Us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people. We offer inpatient and community services supporting physical health, mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. We are committed to 'perfect care'—safe, effective, timely, equitable, and efficient.

Flexible working requests will be considered. Travel expenses and tolls for the Mersey Gateway Bridge are covered.

Job Details

Posted on: 17 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year

Contract: Permanent

Full-time

Location

Thorn Road Clinic, Thorn Road, Runcorn, WA7 5HQ

Job Description

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of specialist and generic work depending on competence and experience.
• Conduct assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and their families.
• Perform risk assessments and develop care plans aligned with the THRIVE framework.
• Work sensitively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Screen referrals to children and young people's services.
• Participate in duty rotas and exercise autonomy within supervision structures.
• Deliver care coordination, involving multi-agency collaboration and organizing meetings.
• Create clinical formulations and intervention plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Ensure standards of clinical practice and contribute to risk management and safeguarding policies.
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and utilize routine outcome measures.
• Engage in service user participation activities.

Communication

• Communicate assessment and treatment information sensitively and effectively.
• Represent the service in child protection conferences.
• Facilitate multi-agency meetings and reviews.
• Provide detailed reports on interventions.

Teaching, Training, and Supervision

• Participate in supervision and reflective practice.
• Provide training to professionals and contribute to trainee development.
• Maintain professional registration and contribute to service development.

Management and Service Development

• Identify priorities and contribute to resource planning.
• Engage in audits, evaluations, and research.
• Assist in recruitment and support workload management.

Professional Development

• Engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Maintain high standards and stay updated with current practices.