Forensic Mental Health Care Coordinator

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based NHS Healthcare Provider is seeking a Mental Health Care Co-ordinator to support care delivery in a prison setting. The role involves implementing clinical skills, managing caseloads, and providing psychosocial interventions. Ideal candidates will be RMNs with experience in mental health, particularly in forensic settings. Responsibilities include assessments of patients' needs and facilitating group work. This position offers an opportunity to impact the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with sound experience in mental health.
• Knowledge of forensic mental health service provision and offender care.
• Experience in a prison or forensic setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinical skills in mental health practice.
• Manage own caseload as directed by the Mental Health Hub Manager.
• Provide assessments of patients’ emotional and psychological needs.
• Deliver psychosocial interventions for patients.
• Facilitate group work with multi-disciplinary colleagues.

Skills

Clinical skills in mental health practice

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Group facilitation

Education

Qualified RMN

Job description

A London-based NHS Healthcare Provider is seeking a Mental Health Care Co-ordinator to support care delivery in a prison setting. The role involves implementing clinical skills, managing caseloads, and providing psychosocial interventions. Ideal candidates will be RMNs with experience in mental health, particularly in forensic settings. Responsibilities include assessments of patients' needs and facilitating group work. This position offers an opportunity to impact the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system.