Liaison and Diversion Mental Health Practitioner
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To provide high‑quality mental health liaison, assessment, and management for individuals referred from Police Custody Suites and Courts, acting as a bridge between police, courts, and mental health services.
The post holder will provide high‑quality liaison, assessment and management plans to the individuals referred via the Police Custody Suites and Courts. The post holder will provide liaison and an interface between the police staff and the receiving Hospital mostly involving section 136 MHA 1983 (amended).
Responsibilities
* Screening individuals identified as having mental health problems, providing ongoing assessment (including awareness of other factors such as physical health, drug and alcohol use, learning difficulties and speech, language and communication issues), immediate case management and formalizing timely and sensitive sharing of information between police, court and mental health services.
* Enhancing and developing relationships within Criminal Justice Services and building strong links between Health, Social Services and the Criminal Justice System.
* Developing innovative approaches to working with mental health services, linking with YOTs and CAMHS services, participating in service reviews and recording information that demonstrates and supports the benefits of liaison and diversion.
Values
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
Induction
New starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. Induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Remuneration
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London: 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 and maximum £5,941 per annum, pro rata for part time). This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement.
Other information
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Certificates of Sponsorship: We are a registered sponsor organisation, however we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included.
Use of AI: Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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