Forensic Clinical Specialist, Mental Health – Fixed Term, Full Time. Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Work or Psychologist.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians.
- Become a key member of our growing specialty mental health and well‑being teams.
- Dynamic work setting and collaborative team culture.
- Extensive training, mentoring and support from Forensicare.
- A 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.
- A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, Crimes & Mental Impairment (Unfitness to be tried) Act 1997, the Responsible Offenders Act 2018 and other relevant legislation.
Employment Type
This is a fixed term full‑time opportunity.
Equal Employment 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 on satisfactory pre‑employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.