Senior Forensic Mental Health Clinician

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Full time

**Senior Clinical Specialist Position at Clarendon Clinic**

About the Role

St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne seeks an experienced Clinical Specialist to provide high-standard clinical assessment and consultation to clinical staff, demonstrating excellence in risk assessment and management of consumers with forensic backgrounds or problem behaviours.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Work within the Strengths Model of recovery-oriented practice providing supervision, education, and leadership to staff.
  • Work one-to-one and build alliances with external stakeholders and other teams within the mental health program.
  • Undertake assessments and provide consultations recommending targeted interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs and forensic presentations.

Requirements

  • Current registration with AHPRA (if applicable)
  • A minimum of 10 years post-qualification clinical experience within Mental Health Services
  • Extensive experience in assessment, intervention, and case management services for consumers with complex mental health presentations.
  • Experience in providing clinical supervision to other mental health staff.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and relevant legislation.
  • Current Victorian driver's license.
  • National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain.

What We Offer

  • Focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs.
  • Confidential employee counselling.
  • Healthy work-life balance, with full-time employment and a monthly Accrued Day Off.
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport.
  • Salary Packaging.
  • Discounts and promotions through our Foundation.
  • Regular opportunities for professional development.
  • Culture of continuous improvement.


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