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AMBIT is a mentalization-based practice framework using a team based, multi-modal and goal-oriented approach to address the needs of hard-to-reach adolescents. This research examined whether AMBIT training led to improvements in team climate, coping response style, and psychological well-being. It also explored staff experiences of implementing the model. A mixed methods design was used with questionnaires completed at three time points. Members from four of six teams within a specialist clinical service participated in semi-structured interviews, and a thematic analysis was conducted. A significant effect of time was found for team climate, particularly in relation to team vision and task orientation. No effect was found in coping response style or staff well-being. Five themes were identified in relation to the work and process of AMBIT implementation. Staff highlighted a need for time for the work; the importance of support from colleagues; the impact of “dis-integration” in the system; the benefits of communicating explicitly, and how confidence can impact the work and implementation of the model. The implications and limitations of this study are also discussed.