Prison Mental Health Clinician — Specialist Care & MDT Leader

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to provide specialist care to offenders as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team. The role includes delivering psychological interventions, conducting assessments, and working closely with prison staff and multi-agency teams. Candidates should possess a relevant mental health qualification and be prepared for National Security Vetting. This position offers a dynamic work environment within the prison system in England.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting.
• Right-to-work documentation and ID required.
• Experience in mental health care, preferably in a prison setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental healthcare to offenders.
• Deliver psychological interventions and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams.
• Manage a mixed and challenging caseload.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Psychological interventions

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Relevant mental health qualification

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to provide specialist care to offenders as part of the Mental Health In-Reach Team. The role includes delivering psychological interventions, conducting assessments, and working closely with prison staff and multi-agency teams. Candidates should possess a relevant mental health qualification and be prepared for National Security Vetting. This position offers a dynamic work environment within the prison system in England.