Clinical Forensic Specialist
2 weeks ago
About the Role
">Western Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Forensic Specialist to join our Mental Health team. This role plays a vital part in providing high-quality care and support to individuals with severe mental illness who are at risk of violence or aggression.
">Key Responsibilities
">- Assess, treat, and support people with complex mental health needs in forensic settings.">
- Develop and maintain optimal clinical pathways and relationships between services.">
- Provide expert advice on referral and assessment pathways, treatment options, and risk management strategies.">
- Liaise with Area Mental Health Services, court corrections, prison, and Forensicare services to ensure seamless coordination of care.">
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to forensic mental health care.">
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support to clients.">
Requirements
">- Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, social work, nursing) with extensive experience in public mental health settings.">
- Highly developed risk assessment and management skills, including report writing.">
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.">
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.">
- Knowledge of legislation and policies related to forensic mental health care.">
- Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in forensic mental health care.">
About Us
">Western Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's western suburbs, serving over 1 million people across four acute hospitals and numerous community health centers. Our commitment to excellence and compassion drives our approach to patient-centered care.
">We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
">What We Offer
">- Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience).">
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.">
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.">
- Competitive salary packaging options.">
- Generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements.">
- Access to Western Health's employee wellness program.">
Safety and Inclusion
">Western Health is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
">All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (if applicable).
">How to Apply
">Please submit your application through our website, ensuring you meet the essential requirements outlined above.
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