
Hybrid Senior Forensic Mental Health Practitioner in AP Service chez Together for Mental Wellbeing
Together for Mental Wellbeing · Camden, Royaume-Uni · Hybrid
- Junior
- Bureau à Camden
Location: North London
Reports to: Service Manager
Salary: £39,383 (GA Incl)
Job Purpose
The Senior Forensic Mental Health Practitioner (FMHP) will hold a caseload across two Approved Premises (APs) located in Camden and Tulse Hill. They will provide psychologically informed assessments and interventions, drawing on approaches such as:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Psychoeducation
The job holder will work collaboratively with AP staff, probation practitioners, and wider partners to deliver holistic, coordinated support. This includes:
- Facilitating case consultations to enhance colleagues’ confidence and skills in supporting individuals with mental health needs
- Actively contributing to team meetings to inform decision-making and support planning
- Leading workshops for AP staff on topics such as mental health awareness, trauma-informed practice, and engaging effectively with healthcare partners
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and promotion of the service and Together by attending relevant forums
- Creation and delivery of relevant information sessions to professionals
- Work in partnership with other stakeholders
- Facilitate learning in groups through presentations and activities both within Together and external agencies
- Assess mental health and social care needs and provide a bespoke holistic support package
- Understand and adhere to relevant safeguarding and risk management protocols
- Empower people to lead on their support plan
- Provide low intensity support interventions of psychoeducation using techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Compassion Focused Therapy
- Support and deliver interventions to service users with complex needs and dual diagnosis
- Contribute to the prevention and management of harmful and violent behaviour
- Help people build self-esteem and increase motivation
- Enable people to discover and access appropriate services and facilities
- Support people to navigate and access services available to them as part of the bespoke care plan
- Assist people whose care is being transferred between services/agencies by liaising as appropriate
- Dynamically assess and manage risk, sharing need-to-know information with relevant agencies
- Report back on outcomes directly to referrers and/or via clinical and multidisciplinary group meetings
- Record keep, evidence work done, and ensure data is entered promptly and effectively onto relevant data management systems
- Work with integrity within the service delivery model, ensuring consistency and quality of service provision
- Maintain regular communication and updates with the wider team via phone, text, and emails
- Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies
- Develop a significant understanding of Together and its value system to present Together in a positive light
- Advise statutory agencies about the needs of service users in the relevant geographical area(s) and identify gaps in the service
- Research, prepare, and supply information to monitor the effectiveness of the service and produce statistical data as required to the service manager
Practicalities
- Working Hours: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
- Work-Related Travel: You may be required to travel from your base to different offices. Additional travel expenses incurred will be reimbursed in line with the expense policy
- Role is Subject to:
- Ministry of Justice vetting: Enhanced Level 1 clearance (applied for once role is offered and accepted)
- Enhanced DBS clearance
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Mental health assessment and intervention skills
Ability to conduct psychological assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, psychoeducation). - Risk management and safeguarding knowledge
Understanding of safeguarding protocols and dynamic risk assessment in forensic settings. - Communication and collaboration
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with AP staff, probation officers, and external agencies. - Record keeping and data management
Competence in maintaining accurate records and using data systems for reporting. - Training and facilitation
Ability to deliver workshops and case consultations to professionals. - Experience working in mental health services
At least 2–3 years in a mental health or forensic setting, ideally with experience supporting individuals with complex needs or dual diagnoses. - Experience in multi-agency environments
Prior work in settings involving collaboration with criminal justice, social care, or healthcare professionals. - Experience delivering psychological interventions
Demonstrated ability to apply therapeutic techniques in practice, even at low intensity. - Relevant degree or equivalent
Degree in psychology, mental health nursing, social work, or a related field. - Professional registration (if applicable)
Registration with a relevant body (e.g., HCPC, NMC, BACP) may be required or preferred depending on the employer. - Enhanced DBS clearance
Mandatory for working with vulnerable individuals in criminal justice settings.