Aboriginal Forensic Mental Health Clinician

**Employment Type**: Various
**Position Classification**: Aboriginal Health Clinician (OT2 / SW2 / CS2 / Psych / RN2-8)
**Remuneration**: dependent on classification plus superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: up to 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ523986

**Applications close**: 10 November 2024 at 11:59pm AEST

**Position Title**:Aboriginal Forensic Mental Health Clinician (OT2 / SW2 / CS2 / Psych / RN2-8) - Forensic Hospital - PFT / PPT / Casual**

**Just the place** to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

Justice Health NSW is 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.

**The Role**

The Aboriginal Forensic Mental Health Clinician has both a clinical and cultural role within the Forensic Hospital, delivering and fostering an environment of culturally responsive care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and enhancing the broader Forensic Mental Health system.

The Aboriginal Forensic Mental Health Clinician will work within a multidisciplinary team, across all the units within the Forensic Hospital, and provide cultural consultation and guidance on patient strategies, clinical interventions and management plans. The positions will work closely with Aboriginal patients' families and carers, providing cultural advocacy and support.

Key functions will include working collaboratively with Justice Health Network staff, liaising with the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations sector, collaborating with the Forensic Hospital's Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical lead, and seeking support and guidance when required.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Nursing / Psychology / Social Work / Occupational Therapy/ Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health - Djirruwang Graduate)
- Registration: Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse / Psychologist / Occupational Therapist; or, for Social Workers, eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Evidence of Diversity claim if applicable (state which category): Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

**Our location, team, and service**

**The Forensic Hospital **is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.

While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.
- To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:_
- Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)_
- Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)_
- Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)_

**A comprehensive two week full time orientation is provided to new staff commencing at Forensic Hospital, with the next intake dates on 25 Nov
- 6 Dec 2024 and 3-14 February 2025**

**Salary & Benefits**

Your salary (dependent on classification/qualification) plus superannuation and leave loading is just the beginning.

You will have access to a number of benefits:

- Additional allowances
- Eligibility for Fitness Passport and Salary Packaging benefits.
- Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and annual leave loading.
- Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
- Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.
- Genuine career progression & professional development opportunities.
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

**Diversity & 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.

**Ready to Apply?**

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

- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination Act NSW 1977).
- What's your understanding of the implications of hospitalisation for First Nations patients?
- Can you describe the challenges in upholding the cultural values of First Nations patients in a mental health