Forensic Clinical Specialist – Mental Health

Fixed Term, Full time available for Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Work or Psychologist.

Role Overview

The Forensic Clinical Specialist will be a valued member of the mental health team. The Forensic Clinical Specialist Program (FCSP) works to improve the expertise and capacity of the clinical mental health workforce to optimally assess and treat consumers with dual vulnerabilities of serious mental illness and risk of offending.

Responsibility Highlights

Work within a multidisciplinary mental health team, conduct forensic assessments, manage risk, and support consumers with serious mental illness and complex needs.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 10 years post‑qualification experience within mental health services and/or correctional services.
- Registration as per profession (AHPRA) and commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in forensic mental health.
- Commitment to improving mental health care for consumers with dual vulnerabilities of serious mental illness and risk of offending.
- Extensive experience in risk assessment, risk management, and working with consumers with serious mental illness and complex needs.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, problem solving and conflict resolution.




- Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, Crimes & Mental Impairment (Unfitness to be tried) Act 1997, the Serious Offenders Act 2018 and other relevant legislation.

Employment Type

This is a fixed term full time prospect.

Contact

For further details, contact Matthew Grace – Director of Nursing, Mental Health & Wellbeing at

Salary & Benefits

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Equal Opportunity

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent upon satisfactory pre‑employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Vaccination Requirement

All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourages all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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📌 Forensic Clinical Specialist (Australia)
🏢 Albury Wodonga Health
📍 Australia