Liaison & Diversion Practitioner

2 days ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. To work as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary team providing intensive mental health and social care assessments, identify care pathways and where indicated diversion to individuals within the police custody suites, courts and probation services.

The successful applicant will work in the police custody suites and courts working with people within the criminal justice system, where potential mental health and or learning disability need is suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify robust pathways. This involves a commitment to close partnership working with both statutory and voluntary sector agencies and a commitment to working with a complex and diverse range of individuals with varying needs. KEY RESULT AREAS: To attend police custody suites and magistrates courts and provide mental health assessments, advice and identify robust care pathways for individuals where a potential mental health or learning disability need has been identified. To provide the police and court with written information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal.

To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court, and probation acting as a single point of contact for health. To address the court in person when necessary in order to advise the court in the disposal and care pathway of a particular case. Where diversion is indicated to facilitate mental health act assessments at the police station. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents



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