Forensic Clinician

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 5, Social Worker Level 5, CNC2

Remuneration: dependent on position classification plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ622557

Application close: 2 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT

Position Title: Forensic Clinician (TRC, Multi-graded) - TPT (24hpw) up to 3 years - TRC, Surry Hills Justice Health

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. For more information, please see links below:

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The Role

The Forensic Clinician for the NSW CFMHS Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic (TRC) is primarily responsible for working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) that includes a forensic psychiatrist, in conducting forensic assessments of high-risk patients with complex problem behaviours including fixated behaviours. The Forensic Clinician's primary responsibility will be to provide consultation, liaison, co-care coordination, and evidence-based clinical services in collaboration with a forensic psychiatrist, to patients who are residing in the community and/or for the purpose of accessing appropriate interventions or care in the community setting. The role is responsible for delivering recovery focussed specialist forensic care, which considers patient's clinical, psychosocial, behavioural, and risk vulnerabilities while applying best practice clinical tools.

The Forensic Clinician is a multidisciplinary position, that may be appropriate for a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical or Forensic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with the requisite forensic skills and experience. The position is primarily located at the TRC in Surry Hills, but the Forensic Clinician will be expected to travel to other sites, including community sites and Sydney Olympic Park as required.

The TRC is one of three services within the NSW Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS). The TRC adopts a multi-disciplinary, collaborative model of care focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and community safety. It provides evidence-based biopsychosocial treatment and rehabilitation services to support people in achieving recovery from complex disorders that result in problematic behaviours including offending.

Essential Requirements:

• For Allied Health staff - minimum of five years full time equivalent post-bachelor qualification experience, with at least two years full time equivalent experience in the field of forensic mental health.
• Occupational Therapist - Bachelor or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy and holds general registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). To be appointed as a Level 5 Occupational Therapist, evidence must be provided of minimum three years' clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 5 Health Professional.
• Social Worker - Bachelor or postgraduate degree in social work and holds professional membership or be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). To be appointed as a Level 5 Social Worker, evidence must be provided of minimum three years' clinical experience as a Social Worker and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 5 Health Professional.
• Forensic/Clinical Psychologist - Master's degree or higher in forensic or clinical psychology that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and holds full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) with forensic or clinical area of practice endorsement. Approved or eligible for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor
• For Nursing staff – current unrestricted authority to practice as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who has at least five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three years' fulltime equivalent experience in mental health and approved post registration tertiary qualification in mental health.
• 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.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in forensic mental health practice including risk assessment, clinical risk management, and consultation / liaison with stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

Your annual salary in line with your grade classification 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 also a Targeted 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. Please share specific examples of your knowledge and clinical experience in assessing and managing patients with complex mental health needs, including fixated behaviours.

2. Describe your experience working in teams and with other agencies to deliver care to patients with complex presentations.

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Applications Close: 2 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT