Mental Health Specialist Assessor

Location: Remote - some travel may be required

Job type: Full time - Permanent

Closing date: 22nd January 2026

ABOUT US

We are a well‑established and trusted health economy partner, saving millions for reinvestment in health and social care through our Workforce, Financial and Care businesses. We are dedicated to improving the health economy through expert advisors, established technology, and best practice process improvement. Our work has also been recognised with numerous HR and Finance industry awards. All our employees work from the comfort of their own home. We now have over 400 employees based across the length and breadth of the UK, enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.

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. The postholder will work closely with clients and Local Authority representatives to agree care arrangements, negotiate packages of care, and ensure statutory requirements are met. The postholder 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, undertaking 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 S117 cases to ensure they continue to be eligible and are structured according to need with appropriate levels of designated resource.
• Make recommendations 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 clear supporting evidence.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Mental Health Manager with experience in S117 Assessment.
• Experience in redesigning complex package 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.
• Experience of remote assessments.

Qualifications & Training

• Qualified to degree level.

OUR VALUES

Our values are to work with Care and Honesty, to Inspire and Guide our colleagues and clients.

• Care - We are proud to help the health economy save money. We care about people.
• Honesty - We operate with integrity and are honest with ourselves, our colleagues, and our clients.
• Inspire - We are at the forefront of health economy innovation.
• Guide - We provide guidance to ensure that clients can make the most of every savings opportunity.

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.

We are proud to support our colleagues and will offer an interview to any candidate with a disability, should they match the skills and experience required for the role. Liaison Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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