To play a key role in the important Early Days in Custody of prisoners, working closely with other departments to ensure that all risks are assessed and managed. To function fully within the Integrated Mental Health Team, assessing and treating patients through their journey in prison. To accept referrals and triage patients with the team. To undertake comprehensive assessments alone or with colleagues and feedback to the Multi-disciplinary Team, ensuring that planned care is individual and appropriate to the needs of the patient. To provide effective case management to a defined caseload in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, in conjunction with the team, appropriate prison departments and external health, social care and probation services. To ensure effective pre-release care planning.