Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Occupation: Nursing and Aged Care
Reference: 945
Job posted: 13/01/2025
Closes: 12/07/2025
Classification: Undefined
Salary Range: $126,885 - $126,885
About the RoleForensic Clinical Specialist, Mental Health - Fixed Term, Full time available! Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Work or Psychologist
Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health cliniciansBecome a key member of our growing speciality mental health and well-being teamsDynamic work environment and collaborative team cultureThe 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.
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity:
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 Serious Offenders Act 2018 and other relevant legislation.Employment Type: This is a fulltime opportunity.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Matthew Grace - Director of Nursing, Mental Health & Wellbeing at ****** for a confidential discussion.
What awaits you at AWH?We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Are you ready to become part of our team?To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack. Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
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