Forensic Adolescent Practitionerband 7

Hertfordshire Partnership University; Radlett; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Radlett is seeking a Band 7 Forensic Adolescent Practitioner to assess the health and mental health needs of children within the Youth Justice Service.

You will lead on specialist mental health assessments, manage a defined caseload, develop and evaluate individual care plans, and work with youth justice, social care and health professionals to coordinate support, referrals, training, and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Assess health and mental health needs of children in Youth Justice Service.
• Lead on specialist mental health assessments and provide expert clinical advice.
• Manage a defined caseload and deliver tailored interventions.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with youth justice, social care and health professionals.
• Provide specialist consultation, guidance and training to colleagues.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Mental health expertise

Youth justice liaison

Caseload management

Care planning

Training and consultancy

Job description

Main duties of the job Assess the health and mental health needs of children open to the Youth Justice Service. Lead on specialist mental health assessments and provide expert clinical advice. Manage a defined caseload and deliver tailored interventions to young people involved in the criminal justice system. Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans. Work collaboratively with youth justice, social care and health professionals to coordinate appropriate support and referrals. Provide specialist consultation, guidance and training to youth justice colleagues and wider health professionals, including GPs, school nurses and CYPMHS teams.

Forensic Adolescent PractitionerBand 7 Radlett, GB