Court Based Mental Health Specialist

1 week ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $131,870 - $134,500
Role Overview

This position involves collaborating with Local Court Magistrates to divert defendants with mental health issues from the Criminal Justice System into community-based treatment options.

The Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service delivers mental health support in 58 local courts across NSW, covering rural, regional, and metro areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough evaluations and provide recommendations to magistrates for diverting individuals into suitable treatment programs.
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver mental health support in local courts.
Required Qualifications and Skills
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
  • Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
  • Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
  • Relevant post-graduate qualification in mental health and current NSW Driver Licence.
  • Occupational Therapist Level 4
  • Qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and general registration.
  • Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
  • Social Worker Level 4
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in social work eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (or equivalent).
  • Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Four-year degree in psychology with Honours (or equivalent).
  • General registration with AHPRA and five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
Advantages

This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities by providing mental health support and promoting access to community-based services.

Additional Information

The SCCLS service is committed to delivering high-quality mental health support in local courts and working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve this goal.

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