University Therapy and Liaison Practitioner | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization seeks candidates for a role in Liverpool, providing psychological interventions to students at risk of self-harm. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, managing risks, and delivering structured interventions. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of mental health legislation is valued. No prior therapy experience is needed, as training will be provided. Flexible working requests are welcome.

Qualifications

• Proactive crisis management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation is desirable.
• Experience as a therapist is not required, training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and manage risk.
• Deliver structured intervention sessions and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with families.

Skills

High level interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Crisis management

Job description

Role Overview

The UCOPE Office for Students service provides brief psychological intervention to students at risk of self‑harm across six Liverpool universities, utilising a blended model of Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). The role includes liaison with universities, health‑care services and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, manage risk and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Deliver five structured intervention sessions plus one follow‑up per student.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and use screening tools such as CORE, PROMS and trust‑approved measures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, universities and external agencies; liaise with family members and carers when appropriate.
• Safeguard students, supervise unqualified staff, contribute to audits, service evaluation and reflective practice.
• Supervise nursing, social work and allied professionals; participate in induction, triage and clinical meetings.

Qualifications & Skills

• High level interpersonal and organisational skills, proactive crisis management.
• Training will be provided; experience as a therapist is not required.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) is desirable.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.