Forensic Clinical Specialist

Forensic Clinical Specialist - Mental Health and Wellbeing Program

• Permanent Full Time | RPN5, SW4, OT4, P4
• Ringwood East | Carparking onsite
• Be part of a dynamic team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Adult Mental Health Program is looking for the right person to support the building of capacity within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program in assisting consumers with highly complex challenges associated with co-morbid mental health and forensic issues.

Whilst this role will focus on supporting mental health services located within Outer East area (Ringwood and surrounds), there will also be capacity to support equivalent services located within the Central East area (Box Hill and surrounds).  

This role will involve the provision of primary and secondary consultation, service development and training and education on contemporary practice regarding risk assessment and the management of complex forensic issues. This position will have ongoing support and training from Forensicare to assist with the development of service delivery development initiatives in supporting this consumer group.

The successful applicants will have significant experience in clinical service delivery in mental health settings and in the provision of recovery focused care.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• 10 years' experience as a qualified/fully registered Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker/Registered Nurse in mental health including at least 2 years' experience as a senior clinician.
• Possess sound working knowledge of evidenced based models of assessment and management of risk relevant to forensic mental health and commitment to working with and delivering high quality outcomes for high-risk clients and those with a history of offending.
• Extensive experience and skills in assessment and management of people with serious mental illness and co-occurring complex issues including experience and skill in working with consumers with substance use and addiction. 
• Demonstrated experience and skill working with consumers presenting with challenging behaviours.
• Experience in providing primary assessment and secondary consultation for individuals and teams around complex and contentious practice dilemmas.
• Current registration with AHPRA or relevant body
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Gavin Foster

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Job Posting End Date: 28/11/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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