Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner - CYP PACT
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The Personality and Complex Trauma Team PACT service
The Personality and Complex Trauma Team PACT service is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic team. The role focuses on delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to young people aged 14–25 with complex emotional needs and high levels of distress. You will support those experiencing emotional dysregulation and interpersonal difficulties.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual and group DBT interventions
- Hold a focused DBT caseload
- Complete high-quality clinical and risk assessments
- Work collaboratively with young people and families using a trauma-informed approach
- Attend DBT consultation meetings and regular clinical supervision
- Contribute to the wider PACT team supporting young people with complex needs
PACT is a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with other CYP services.
What We’re Looking For
- Registered mental health professional (RMN, Social Worker, OT)
- Strong formulation and risk assessment skills
- Experience with young people with complex emotional needs
- Confidence delivering structured therapeutic interventions
- Compassionate, reflective, and resilient practice
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What We Offer
- DBT consultation and regular clinical supervision
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A collaborative, supportive team
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people with complex needs.
To support the delivery of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) delivered as part of the Personality and Complex Trauma Team within Children and Young People Division age 14 - 25.
To support the wider Personality and Complex Trauma team with the delivery of a range of supportive interventions using the three stage Trauma Model.
To complete Initial Assessments dependent on service need.
To work flexibly within the service as required.
To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team.
To provide compassionate care and improve the wellbeing of Young people through the delivery of excellent clinical interventions that promote recovery and well-being
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Katharine Bird
- Job title: Lead Nurse PACT
- Email address: katharinebird@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07818751338
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