Senior Mental Health Practitioner

 

Description:

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals leaving the criminal justice system we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with West Yorkshire Liaison and Diversion (L&D), an NHS England commissioned service delivered by Wakefield Council.

At West Yorkshire Liaison and Diversion, we are on a mission to divert vulnerable people out of the criminal justice system and into support services that can lead to lasting change. Our Reconnect Services play a pivotal role in achieving this goal.

Main duties of the job
 

  • Collaborate with senior delivery partners within the Prison, Local Authority, Probation, NHS, Police, Adult Social Care, Mental Health Services, Substance Misuse providers, and Accommodation providers.
  • Increase access and uptake of healthcare and relevant support services for individuals with health vulnerabilities, whether they are on remand or completing their sentence.
  • Contribute to reducing health inequalities for prison leavers, ensuring their health needs are met.
  • Ensure a seamless transition from prison healthcare to community healthcare and support services while maintaining engagement.
  • Help build upon the existing Liaison and Diversion model to encompass the full criminal justice pathway and post-release support.
  • Provide screening, assessment, and practical support to identified individuals released from HMP Leeds and HMP Wealstun prison, assisting them in their reintegration into the Yorkshire region.

Organization Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Industry Medical / Healthcare Jobs
Occupational Category Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Job Location Leeds,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2023-12-28 5:17 am
Expires on 2025-01-22