Mental Health Practitioner for Vulnerable Populations

1 day ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable individuals who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with police forces, courts, and other agencies to provide mental health assessments, advice, and support. You will be responsible for identifying robust care pathways and providing guidance on potential vulnerabilities.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in assessment and development of pathways for people across all vulnerabilities, including substance misuse, intellectual difficulties, neurodiversity, children, and young people.

About the Role
  • To screen and offer mental health and vulnerability assessments for individuals attending police voluntary interviews
  • Attend police custody suites and magistrates' courts to provide mental health assessments, advice, and identify robust care pathways
  • Work closely with referring agencies within the police, court, and probation to act as a single point of contact for health
  • Refer to the appropriate team within DHCFT community mental health teams
  • Facilitate mental health act assessments at the police station or court in conjunction with DHCFT assessment teams
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of approximately £38,890 - £44,503 per annum
  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
  • Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
  • Health service discounts and online benefits
  • Incremental pay progression
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
  • Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network, and Christian Network
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities
  • Structured learning and development opportunities


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