Forensic Mental Health Manager
5 days ago
Job Description:
The role of the Forensic Mental Health Manager is to oversee the operational delivery of forensic mental health services at VFTAC. This involves developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidelines for the forensic mental health component of VFTAC.
The successful candidate will provide high-level advice to referrers, including public office holders, mental health, and policing agencies. They will also manage key stakeholder relationships, including with the Department of Health and the Specialist Service Enhancement Teams that provide intervention and support to VFTAC consumers.
Additionally, the Forensic Mental Health Manager will contribute to the development and delivery of training, including for mental health services, police, and other referrers. They will ensure accurate and regular reporting of key performance indicators.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- At least ten years of experience in providing clinical services in forensic mental health.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and manage a complex program effectively and efficiently.
- Experience in and understanding of best practice methods in the specific field of threat assessment, with the ability to independently deliver associated clinical and risk-oriented services and supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with law enforcement and mental health agencies on complex or sensitive cases.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, the mental health system, and the criminal justice system.
- Expertise in clinical/forensic program development and evaluation.
- Proven administrative, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience conducting empirical research and engaging in other scholarly work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including with a range of external bodies, agencies, and government authorities.
- Ability to design, plan, and deliver training and education with an awareness of service and organisational needs.
Benefits:
- 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
Others:
Forensicare promotes its guiding principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, 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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