Mental Health Assessor

Job Summary

As a Mental Health Specialist Assessor, you will undertake complex Section 117 aftercare assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team. This includes leading clinical assessments, reviewing medical records, determining ongoing support needs, and advising on appropriate levels of funding. The role involves redesigning, commissioning and implementing packages of care, with support plans focused on preventing hospital readmission. You will work closely with clients and Local Authority representatives to agree care arrangements, negotiate packages of care, and ensure statutory requirements are met. You will develop clear KPIs to support ongoing monitoring and future reassessment, produce detailed evidence‑based clinical reports, and ensure care plans are regularly updated with a clear emphasis on reducing the risk of future admissions.

Principal Tasks & Activities

• Conduct assessments: ensure relevant paperwork is collected and shared with appropriate representatives prior to assessment, undertake clinical assessments with individuals, representatives, providers (as required), and relevant Local Authority representatives.
• Evaluate individuals\’ needs based on medication records, care plans, daily living activities, discussions with providers.
• Provide clinical advice: provide clinical expertise to the process of assessment, care planning and monitoring of care.
• Review existing cases: review S117 cases to ensure they continue to be eligible and are structured according to need with appropriate levels of designated resource.
• Determine eligibility and make recommendations (taking account of the views of the Local Authority representatives) on eligibility and appropriate level of support related to clinical and social care needs.
• Complete assessment documentation and ensure Local Authority comments are incorporated.
• Ensure care plans are updated based on assessment recommendations.
• Update personal health budgets if applicable.
• Draft recommendations for ICB to consider with clear supporting evidence.
• Support patients: provide information and support to individuals and families through the assessment process.
• Work with the commissioning team to agree any recommended changes to the care package.
• Provide evidence for all cases where there is a complaint.
• Collaborate with other professionals.

Essential Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Mental Health Manager with experience in Section 117 assessment.
• Experience in redesigning complex packages of care to meet clinical and social care needs.
• Experience in Mental Health Assessments.
• Self‑motivator.
• Managing complex assessments.
• Building positive relationships with partner organisations.
• Experience of working with individuals and families.

Desirable

• Experience of remote assessments.

Qualifications & Training

• Qualified to degree level.

Employer Information

Employer: Liaison Group

Address: Liaison Court, Vincent Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1BW

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit and you want to work for an award‑winning, market‑leading company, please apply using the link to our current vacancies page and follow the steps: https://myliaison.jobs.people-first.com/jobs

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