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Community Mental Health Transition Practitioner

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered mental health professional with experience in young adult care, team collaboration, strong relationship-building skills, and knowledge of transition pathways and the Mental Health Act.
  • You will engage with young adults and carers, support treatment decisions, navigate mental health systems, and analyze transition performance to ensure quality improvements.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • Registered Mental Health Professional (RN, OT, Social Worker) with relevant experience.
  • Experience of working with young adults aged 18-25.
  • Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
  • Ability to engage and build relationships with young adults and their families/carers.
  • Knowledge of transition pathways and interventions for young adults.
  • Awareness of the Mental Health Act and its application in practice.
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development.
  • Ability to analyse performance and contribute to service improvement.

Responsibilities

  • The successful applicant will engage the young adult, carer and referrer prior to referral, where possible, and support the young adult to make informed decisions around their treatment plan and transition.
  • The Transition Practitioner will strive to achieve the transition standards identified by NICE and will ensure the Mersey Care principles of transition are promoted.
  • The Transition Practitioner will become an integral member of the Community Mental Health Team/Recovery Team MDT, whilst working closely with Children and Young People services and developing a good working relationship with services across the wider system, who are also supporting 18-25 transition throughout primary care and VCFSE’s.
  • The Transition Practitioner will work within the CMHT/Recovery but will display initiative and flexibility to support all potential referrals of young adults, 18-25 years of age.
  • They will support young adults for a limited time period, until the young adult has successfully achieved their transition goals and begun treatment within the team.
  • They will act as their keyworker for this period of time, helping the young adult to navigate a complex mental health system and will support in being a point of contact for the young adult and carer.
  • The Transition Practitioner will regular analyse the performance against the transition standards to understand where quality improvements can be made and to help shape the role across Community Mental Health Services.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Community Mental Health Transition Practitioner role?

The primary focus is to support the transition of young adults aged 18-25 into the Community Mental Health Team/Recovery Team, ensuring they are connected to their chosen pathway and interventions.

What age group does the Transition Practitioner work with?

The Transition Practitioner works with young adults aged 18-25.

How long does the Transition Practitioner support young adults?

The Transition Practitioner supports young adults for a limited time period until they achieve their transition goals and begin treatment within the team.

Will the Transition Practitioner work independently or as part of a team?

The Transition Practitioner will be an integral member of the Community Mental Health Team/Recovery Team, collaborating closely with other professionals and services.

What standards does the Transition Practitioner strive to achieve?

The Transition Practitioner strives to achieve the transition standards identified by NICE and promotes Mersey Care principles of transition.

Who will the Transition Practitioner engage with prior to referral?

The Transition Practitioner will engage with the young adult, carer, and referrer, where possible, prior to referral.

What is the main goal of the Transition Practitioner in terms of young adults' treatment plans?

The main goal is to support young adults in making informed decisions around their treatment plans and transition.

How does the Transition Practitioner help in navigating the mental health system?

The Transition Practitioner acts as a keyworker, helping the young adult navigate the complex mental health system and serving as a point of contact for the young adult and their carer.

What kinds of working relationships will the Transition Practitioner develop?

The Transition Practitioner will develop good working relationships with Children and Young People services and other services across the wider system that support the transition of 18-25-year-olds.

What is the overarching mission of Mersey Care?

The overarching mission of Mersey Care is to provide ‘perfect care’ that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient.

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.