Forensic Clinical Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Australia Full time

About Northern Health:


As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home.

Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be

The Role:


An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Mental Health Professional to join the team at Forensic Clinical Service at Northern Health.

This role requires extensive experience in the provision of assessment and both primary and secondary interventions, for offenders or persons deemed 'high risk' in public mental health settings across a variety of program areas including community, rehabilitation and in-patient units,

The role is focused within our Specialised Forensic Clinical Service.

The role is for an initial fixed 6 month term at 0.8 EFT

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • At least 5 years post graduate experience in a relevant professional setting
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014, Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried Act 1997, Sentencing Act 1991, and other relevant legislation.
  • A thorough knowledge of current mental health approaches in working with mentally and or behaviorally disordered clients
  • Commitment to working with and delivering quality outcomes for high risk clients and those with a history of offending

Next Steps...
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the
'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact: John Dermanakis, Operations Director

Applications close 13 April 2023

Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

  • Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
  • Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
  • An inclusive and culturally safe space
  • State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
  • Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

  • Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged._
  • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid19._

  • Forensic Clinical Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    Reference Number Position Title- Forensic Clinical Specialist- Location- Mid West Area Mental Health Service, Sunshine- Award- Psychologists [41] Psych Services WOCA [70] Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] Advertisement textForensic Clinical SpecialistMidWest Area Mental Health Service (MWAMHS)- A rare opportunity for a Senior...

  • Forensic Clinical Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Full timeOrganisation: Peninsula HealthSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, NursingReference: 34143- Exciting leadership opportunity within our supportive and collaborative team:Respectful culture & innovative management:- Excellent salary packaging benefits and...

  • Head of Service Clinical Forensic Medicine

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Fisher Leadership Full time

    Drive high quality services to support the needs of the judicial system and community. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. World leading organisation in forensic medicine.The PositionThe Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) seeks to appoint a collaborative and experienced senior leader into the role of Head of Service...

  • Clinical Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    Location: Melbourne | ParkvilleJob type: Full timeOrganisation: The Royal Melbourne HospitalSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Health and Allied Health, NursingReference: 69965Clinical Specialist (Team Leader)Community Forensic Youth Mental Health Service (FYMHS)- Full-time fixed term opportunity | Based in Parkville: Multidisciplinary role open to...

  • Clinical Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Full time

    Orygen Specialist Program Melbourne Part-time15/4/202- Based at our emerging Werribee site Ongoing parttime role | 6 days per fortnight Participate in service development, clinical training and/or researchYour new team:Forming part of Orygen Specialist Program, a program of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Early Psychosis team provides specialist early...

  • Clinical Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Western MetropolitanJob type: Part timeOrganisation: The Royal Melbourne HospitalSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Health and Allied Health, NursingReference: 74838Clinical Specialist - Early Psychosis- Ongoing part-time role | 6 days per fortnight: Based at our emerging Werribee site:- Participate in service development,...

  • Clinical Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    Reference Number Position Title- Clinical Specialist - Early Psychosis Stream- Location- Orygen Youth Health Sunshine - Visy Cares Hub- Award Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] Psych Health ProfessionNDC [77] Psych Services WOCA [70] Psychologists [41] Advertisement textClinical Specialist Early Psychosis- Ongoing part-time role | 6 days per fortnight:Based at...

  • Clinical Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Full time

    Clinical Services Reform Melbourne Permanent / Full Time7/2/202- Full-time ongoing role | Part-time applicants are welcome Based in Sunshine with some travel Satellite Services at Melton and Wyndham Opportunities to participate in research, training and service developmentYour New Team:The Orygen Specialist Program (OSP) Early Psychosis team provides...

  • Clinical Lead

    1 week ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Great opportunity to join Forensic Intervention Services Full time fixed term opportunity until January 2024 to make a positive difference in keeping our community safe Attractive salary between $105, ,621 + superannuationThere is an exciting opportunity to join Forensic Intervention Services a Clinical Lead on a fixed-term basis until January 2024.About the...

  • Manager, Clinical Services-fairfield

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    THE ROLEThe Manager, Clinical Services will manage a team of clinicians who are responsible for conducting assessments for access to Forensic Disability Clinical service programs, designing individual and group treatment programs for offence specific or offence related behaviours, and coordinating access to these programs. The Manager Clinical Services will...

  • Clinical Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    The Clinical Supervisor/Educator is a leadership position responsible for the development and provision of supervision and training services primarily for the clinical staff at the Forensic Disability Clinical Services (FDCS) and more broadly to the staff of Forensic Disability Services. The FDCS serves several important functions, including clinical...

  • Forensic Aod Counsellor

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Western MetropolitanJob type: Part timeOrganisation: Western HealthSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Health and Allied HealthReference: 49102Western Health, Drug Health ServicesForensic AOD Counselling Position Melton/Caroline SpringsPart time 3 year contract, 4 days per weekAbout the RoleWestern Health Drug Heath Services is...

  • Forensic Caseworker

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria Police Full time

    Victoria PoliceForensic Services DepartmentVehicle Examination Unit1x ongoing FO-3 Forensic Caseworker position availableAbout the role:The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice, and the public.The Vehicle...

  • Clinical Stream Lead

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    Location: Melbourne | ParkvilleJob type: Full timeOrganisation: The Royal Melbourne HospitalSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical, NursingReference: 69914Clinical Stream Lead - Forensic Youth Mental Health ServiceOrygen Specialist Program- Ongoing full-time role:- Based in Parkville with some travel to other sites: Grade...

  • Director Clinical Services

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Forensicare Full time

    Location: MelbourneJob type: Full timeOrganisation: ForensicareSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Medical and Nursing, MedicalReference: 15892Director of Clinical Services, Community Forensic Mental Health Service- Full time Clinical Leadership role for a Consultant Psychiatrist: Based in Clifton Hill:- Exciting career opportunityForensicare is a...

  • Clinical Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Part time / Until 30/06/2023Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and HousingSalary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Community ServicesReference: VG/DFFH/COPL/691227The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe,...

  • Forensic Officer

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria Police Full time

    Victoria PoliceForensic Services DepartmentForensic DNA Database Team (FDDT)2 x FO-2 ongoing positions availableThe Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice and the public.Forensic DNA Database Team Function:...

  • Senior Analyst, Forensic

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia McGrathNicol Full time

    McGrathNicol is a specialist Advisory and Restructuring firm, helping businesses improve performance, manage risk, and achieve stability and growth. We are currently seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Forensic team in our Melbourne team. Our Forensic team deals with ever-changing business and regulatory environments. We work with organisations to prevent...

  • Forensic Technical Assistant

    1 week ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    About the Business UnitThis position is within the Forensic Services Division, which includes the departments of Forensic Pathology, Forensic Sciences and Clinical Forensic Medicine. Forensic Pathology encompasses Human Identification, Forensic Technical Services and Coronial Admissions and Enquiries.Coronial Admissions and Enquiries (CAE) is the first point...

  • Clinical Stream Lead

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Full time

    Orygen Specialist Program Melbourne Permanent / Full Time6/4/202- Ongoing full-time role including monthly ADOs Grade 5 OT, SW, Psych or RPN Based in Parkville with some travel to other sitesYour new teamOrygen Specialist Program provides mental health services to young people aged 15-25 and their families/carers in Melbourne's northwest and western...