Liaison and Diversion Practitioner

As a Liaison and Diversion Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• be part of an extended team working across Liaison & Diversion service
• work autonomously in court and police detention cells in order to identify and respond to requests of screening and assessment of people with identified health needs in contact with the criminal justice system
• use validated tools to assess for a number of identified health needs and utilise information accordingly to inform decision-making and facilitate diversion within and out of the criminal justice pathway, creating a clear individualised care plan 

Practice Plus Group are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Qualified Registered Mental Nurse, Mental Health Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration with the relevant professional body 
• Substantial evidence of continuing professional development and post registration training. 
• Experience of psychosocial interventions and awareness of substance misuse    
• Excellent communication skills and ability to gain appropriate level of consent  
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards 
• Knowledge of evidence based practice, health promotion, NICE guidelines and pharmacology     
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to community mental health provision and forensic psychiatry 

Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending. We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.