Advanced Specialist Mental Health Practitioner

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeForensicPsychology Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Forensic Mental Health Professional

A career in forensic mental health offers a diverse, challenging and rewarding experience. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be part of a caring and supportive environment that makes a real difference to individuals living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending.

We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and their families. Working across various settings, including community, hospital and prison environments, you can develop your skills, learn from others and advance in your profession.

About the Role:

The Senior Forensic Psychologist works on a unit within Ballerrt Yeram-boo-ee, providing high-level clinical psychological expertise to services catering to mentally disordered patients/prisoners as part of the multidisciplinary team.

  • Provides advanced clinical psychological services to Forensicare services at Ballerrt Yeram-boo-ee, ensuring effective patient/prisoner management and treatment.
  • Completes comprehensive reports for court proceedings and contributes to special projects, committees and working parties within the organization.
  • Offers consultancy and advice to other agencies and key stakeholders, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Participates in training and supervision of psychology students, interns, registrars and staff from other disciplines, enhancing professional development.
Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a role model, promoting effective and collaborative relationships with Forensicare staff, GEO Prison staff, Clinical staff, Correct Care Australasia staff and Alliance Partners.
  • Delivers an advanced range of psychological services, including advice on complex patient/prisoner issues to other clinicians, facilitating optimal care delivery.
  • Conducts specialist psychological, psychometric assessments and generates reports where necessary, informing treatment decisions.
  • Develops and implements individual and group interventions as appropriate, addressing specific needs and improving outcomes.
  • Contributes to patient/prisoner risk management plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, prioritizing safety and well-being.
  • Promotes consultation and liaison with psychologists from GEO and Forensicare regarding patients/prisoners from the Ballerrt Yeram-boo-ee units, fostering cooperation and shared knowledge.
  • Generates independent psychological reports for courts as required, ensuring accurate and timely information.

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