Senior Mental Health Liaison Practitioner | Courts & Police

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in London seeks a senior mental health practitioner to work within the police and court liaison service. This role involves assessment and case management for individuals in custody or court, collaborating across various sites. Applicants should have relevant mental health qualifications and be able to work flexibly in diverse locations, contributing to enhanced mental health care within the criminal justice system.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings, particularly in police or court environments.
• Ability to provide clinical supervisory oversight.
• Understanding of vulnerabilities in a criminal justice context.

Responsibilities

• Screen individuals for mental health issues and vulnerabilities.
• Provide ongoing assessment and case management.
• Facilitate collaboration between police, courts, and mental health services.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant mental health qualification

Job description

A leading health service provider in London seeks a senior mental health practitioner to work within the police and court liaison service. This role involves assessment and case management for individuals in custody or court, collaborating across various sites. Applicants should have relevant mental health qualifications and be able to work flexibly in diverse locations, contributing to enhanced mental health care within the criminal justice system.