https://jobs.co.uk/job/approved-mental-health-practitioner-hampshire-county-council--d1fcef57-70b1-4ab9-b655-f48a19527c92 RSS feed for Approved Mental Health Practitioner at Hampshire County Council. en-gb Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:51:55 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/approved-mental-health-practitioner-hampshire-county-council--d1fcef57-70b1-4ab9-b655-f48a19527c92 https://jobs.co.uk/job/approved-mental-health-practitioner-hampshire-county-council--d1fcef57-70b1-4ab9-b655-f48a19527c92 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:52:43 GMT Location: Winchester | Salary: 41985.00-41985.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Joining us as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you''ll be an integral part of our team, leading on complex decision-making processes regarding the legal and ethical aspects of detention under the Mental Health Act. You''ll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. You''ll have opportunities to participate in group and individual reflective practice, allowing you to expand and develop your knowledge and expertise. What you''ll be doing: Coordinating the assessment process under the Mental Health Act, from referral to completion. Ensuring safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements, with a focus on person centred and least restrictive practice. Robust risk assessment and management, minimising potential risks to the individual, others and the assessing team. Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Undertaking the Duty AMHP role, overseeing the team''s workflow, screening and allocating referrals into the service. Mentoring AMHP trainees and providing advice to co... Permanent