Approved Mental Health Professional

Joining us as an AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professional), 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. Here''s what one of our team members has to say: "I''ve been with Hampshire AMHP service for the past 7 years. I appreciate how responsive, supportive, and flexible our AMHP leads are. Apart from amazing working relationships within the team, we have also established great working relationships with our Trust colleagues, and we support each other in achieving better outcomes for people in Hampshire who find themselves in crisis." What you''ll be doing: • Coordinating the entire assessment process under the Mental Health Act, from referral to completion, including providing follow-up support. • Ensuring safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements, with a focus on minimising risk to the individual, others and yourself. • Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. • Mentoring AMHP trainees and providing advice to colleagues on the legal aspects of AMHP work. What we''re looking for: • Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification. • Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health or Learning ..... full job details .....