Approved Mental Health Professional

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client is seeking an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for a full-time locum contract in Devon. The role involves conducting Mental Health Act assessments and providing leadership and support in complex casework. Candidates must hold a recognised AMHP qualification and relevant professional registration.

Benefits

Referral bonus scheme up to £350

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised AMHP qualification.
• Hold a recognised qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or Psychology.
• Registration with the appropriate regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Arranging and undertaking Mental Health Act assessments.
• Undertake AMHP Approval / Re-approval procedures.
• Support management of complex casework.

Skills

Mental Health Act assessments

Leadership

Expert advice

Education

AMHP qualification

Social Work qualification

Occupational Therapy qualification

First Level Nursing (Mental Health or Learning Disability)

Psychology qualification

Job description

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Full time locum contract

£37.64 - £48 p/h (depending on experience)

Located In Devon (Office based / community working)

Our Local Authority Client are recruiting an Approved Mental Health Practitioner to support their service in Devon, for a 3 month contract initially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arranging and undertaking Mental Health Act assessments, the making of application to Magistrates' and County Courts, and carrying out social supervision for those mentally disordered offenders conditionally discharged into the community.
• Undertake AMHP Approval / Re-approval procedures as per statutory and local / national requirements.
• Support others in the management of complex casework including court work.
• Provide a specialist AMHP role across the organisation, including leadership, supervision, expert advice and support based on good evidenced based and legally robust professional mental health practice.

Requirements:

• Hold a recognised AMHP qualification.
• Hold a recognised qualification in: Social Work, Occupational Therapy, First Level Nursing (Mental Health or Learning Disability) or Psychology.
• Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (Social Work England, The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council, Chartered Psychology)

If you're interested, please send your CV , or call Kaylah on 01772954200.

*Take advantage of our referral bonus scheme that offers up to £350 per successful referral!*

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