Lead Forensic Adolescent Mental Health Clinician

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Radlett; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service is seeking an experienced mental health clinician to lead on assessing and addressing the mental health needs of young people involved in the criminal justice system. You will deliver specialist interventions and manage a varied caseload with autonomy.

You will provide expert consultation and training to colleagues, collaborate with youth justice, social care and health professionals, and help

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service is seeking an experienced mental health clinician to lead on assessing and addressing the mental health needs of young people involved in the criminal justice system. You will deliver specialist interventions and manage a varied caseload with autonomy.

You will provide expert consultation and training to colleagues, collaborate with youth justice, social care and health professionals, and help