Mental Health Assessor

As a Mental Health Specialist Assessor, you will undertake complex Section One hundred and seventeen 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.

• 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 and discussions with providers.
• Provide Clinical Advice – provide clinical expertise to the process of assessment, care planning and monitoring of care.
• Reviewing Cases – review existing S117 cases to ensure they continue to be eligible and are structured according to need with appropriate levels of designated resource.
• Determine eligibility – 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 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.

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This postholder will be working as part of a team undertaking complex assessments for our clients. The postholder will lead clinical assessments, redesign packages of care, commission and implement those packages and design KPIs against which future monitoring will take place. They will also liaise with Local Authority representatives to ensure their views are incorporated.

• 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 and discussions with providers.
• Provide Clinical Advice – provide clinical expertise to the process of assessment,…