Adolescent Court Liaison Service

Employment Type:  Various

Position Classification: Health Clinician (OT4/SW4/Senior Psych/Clinical Psych)

Remuneration: dependent on classification plus superannuation 

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ614184

Applications Close: 3 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST

Position Title: Adolescent Court Liaison Service - Senior Mental Health Clinician (Multidisciplinary)- Sydney Metro, Parramatta base - PFT/PT (job share option)

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

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The Role

This position is an integral part of the Justice Health &Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) Adolescent Court Liaison Service (ACLS). The main focus of this position will be to provide a specialised mental health court diversion and consultation liaison service to targeted Children's Courts and CAMHS in NSW. The position will work collaboratively with the broader Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Team and external stakeholders such as Youth Justice (YJ), Court users, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and community Drug and Alcohol Services.

Essential Requirements:

• Clinical Nurse Consultant: Current unrestricted Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Possesses the attributes to undertake and meet the Domains and Functions of Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2 as per IB2017_002.The Clinical Nurse Consultant practices in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Professional Standards, including Nurses Standards for Practice, Code of ethics for Nurses and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses to deliver professional, competent care in line with public expectations.
• Social Worker: Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in social work and hold professional membership or be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Occupational Therapist: Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy and hold general registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Psychologist: Minimum of a four-year sequence of accredited undergraduate study in the discipline of psychology and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Highly desirable is approval or eligible for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor.
• Clinical Psychologist: Six-year accredited master's degree or higher in clinical or forensic psychology (or another area of practice endorsement) and hold general registration and area of practice endorsement in clinical or forensic psychology (or another area of practice endorsement) with Psychology Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).  Approved or eligible for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor.
• At least 5 years' experience working in Mental Health, including relevant clinical experience in Child and Adolescent and/or Early Psychosis in Mental Health

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:

· Additional allowances and salary packaging options.

· Fitness Passport (if eligible).

· Genuine career progression and skill-set development.

· Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

*This is alsoTargeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

READY TO APPLY?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

1. Our patients are our customers and are at the heart of everything we do. Describe a time in your patient-care when went above and beyond to meet patient needs.
2. Provide an example demonstrating your negotiation and influencing skills to leverage resources from multi-agency teams to deliver successful patient outcomes. What were your keys to success?

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Applications Close: 3 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST