Mental Health Practitioner in LADS

Overview

As a Band 6 Criminal Justice Mental Health Practitioner, you join the Liaison and Diversion Service to assess mental health and vulnerabilities in police custody and court settings, and to link individuals to health, social care and community services. You will work with police, courts and partner agencies to support safer, informed decisions and better outcomes for people in the criminal justice system. The role supports service development, training and quality improvement, within a seven-days-a-week service. A meaningful hook is your contribution to reducing health inequalities through collaborative, person-centred care.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Blue Light Card discounts
• NHS-specific perks

Responsibilities

• Undertake mental health and vulnerability assessments in custody and court settings
• Identify unmet needs and facilitate access to appropriate services
• Produce high-quality screening and health/social reports for criminal justice agencies
• Provide advice and education to police, staff and partners on mental health and vulnerability
• Liaise with community mental health, social care, housing, substance misuse, learning disability and voluntary sector services
• Undertake risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults
• Develop care pathways with criminal justice and health/social care partners
• Supervise Band 3 colleagues and contribute to staff development
• Contribute to service development, audits, and data collection
• Maintain accurate clinical records and activity data

Key requirements

• A professional qualification relevant to mental health practice
• Current professional registration
• RMN/Degree/Diploma in Nursing or CQSW/Degree/Diploma in Social Work or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Significant experience with mental health, risk assessment and autonomous assessments
• Continuing professional development in the clinical area

• Effective communication with diverse professional groups
• Teamworking and collaboration
• Clinical judgement and autonomy
• Mental health and vulnerability assessment
• Risk assessment and risk management planning
• Development of care pathways

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