Job Description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

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Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/724681SEP

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The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
n safe, respected and valued life.
n Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
n disadvantaged and vulnerable.
n We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
n metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
n We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
n worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
n backgrounds and abilities.
n If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large
n print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed
n on the ad.
n For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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THE ROLE

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This role operates within a dynamic setting and requires a capacity to understand the complexities of the service delivery environment, and the concerns of stakeholders and the broader community.



This role includes the need to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment across community and some residential-based settings.

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The Dual Disability Clinician will be required to manage the operation of the Glaser clinic - Community Forensic Dual Disability Clinic (CFDDC) at Forensic Disability Services. The CFDDC is a small clinic operating one day per week, for community and residential clients with an intellectual disability and co-morbid mental illness who display risky anti-social behaviors.

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This clinic is a project between Forensicare and Forensic Disability Services that is set up to respond to a recognised need for prevention, intervention and collaborative responses for people with dual diagnoses involved in the criminal justice system.

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The Dual Disability Clinician is also responsible for supporting the consultant forensic psychiatrist and the registrar to complete assessments in a timely manner and may be required to deliver individual and group treatment programs run by Forensic Disability Services.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

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- Assist the consultant forensic psychiatrist and the registrar to assess, treat and provide any subsequent reports on clients with a dual disability and forensic concerns referred to the Dual Disability Clinic.
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- Prepare a range of assessments and complete written reports including Mental Health Plans and Assessment Reports on clinic clients and provide these to stakeholders.
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- Maintain accurate medical records and client data on a range of databases.
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Please open the position description to read more.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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Applications close Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 11.59pm

📌 Dual Disability Clinician (Victoria)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Victoria