Senior Intake Clinician

Senior Intake Clinician - Problem Behaviour Program

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

Posted Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 1:00 pm | Expires Friday 9 January 2026 at 12:59 pm

Job Title: Senior Intake Clinician (Multidisciplinary)

Location:

Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS), Victoria
May be required to work at other sites occasionally.

Classification & Pay Grade:

- RPN4 / P3 / OT3 / SW3

About Forensicare:

Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused programs for people living with serious mental illness or problematic behaviours who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system. Our services span community programs, inpatient units, and secure environments across Victoria. At Forensicare, we value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to improving outcomes for consumers and the community.

About the Role:

Join Forensicare as a Senior Intake Clinician and play a pivotal role in ensuring timely, safe, and appropriate access to our community programs. You’ll be the central point for referrals, applying advanced clinical judgment and risk assessment to manage complex cases. This autonomous role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to deliver recovery-focused care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess and triage referrals using a structured risk-need-urgency matrix.

- Provide expert consultation to internal and external stakeholders.

- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with clinical standards.

- Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You:

- Current registration with AHPRA (Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy) or AASW eligibility for Social Work.

- Minimum 5–7 years post-registration experience in mental health or forensic practice.

- Advanced understanding of forensic mental health principles and relevant legislation.

- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

A culture where people matter.

- Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.

- Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.

- Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses

- A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.

- Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.

- Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.

- A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

- Influenza and Immunisation Evidence

- This position is subject to a Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

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