Forensic Clinical Specialist
2 months ago
About the Role
Closing Date: 17/09/2024
Forensic Clinical Specialist, Mental Health - Fixed Term, Full time available Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Work or Psychologist
- Join our supportive multidisciplinary team of experienced mental health clinicians
- Become a key member of our growing speciality mental health and well-being teams
- Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
The Forensic Clinical Specialist will be a valued member of the mental health team. The Forensic Clinical Specialist Program (FCSP) works to improve the expertise and capacity of the clinical mental health workforce to optimally assess and treat consumers with dual vulnerabilities of serious mental illness and risk of offending.
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
- A minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience within mental health services and or correctional services.
- Registration as per profession (AHPRA) and commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrated knowledge and or experience in forensic mental health.
- Commitment to improving mental health care for consumers with dual vulnerabilities of serious mental illness and risk of offending.
- Extensive experience in risk assessment, risk management and working with consumers with serious mental illness and complex needs.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, Crimes & Mental Impairment (Unfitness to be tried) Act 1997, the Serious Offenders Act 2018 and other relevant legislation.
Employment Type: This is a fulltime opportunity.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description here or alternatively contact Matthew Grace - Director of Nursing, Mental Health & Wellbeing at matthew.grace@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
Mental Health Services at Albury Wodonga Health
AWH is an Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, providing mental health treatment, care and support, including delivering Alcohol and Other Drugs services. We deliver 10 specialised community-based programs, along with three acute care services and three facilities dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. We also provide services supporting families coping with parental mental illness and facilitating connections to carer consultants.
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing teams comprise mental health clinicians with a background in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology, all of whom have experience in helping people through a range of therapies. The diversity of our service provides a range of experiences for our team and will assist you in expanding and embedding your clinical practice skills.
What awaits you at AWH?
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Relocating to the region?
Albury Wodonga Health has access to the Regional Mental Health Workforce Incentive program. The Incentive program was designed by the Department of Health to support the attraction, relocation, and retention of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers to priority positions area mental health and wellbeing services across rural and regional Victoria.
Candidates relocating may be eligible for grants of up to $20,000 to cover expenses such as removalist, travel fees, accommodation costs, school fees, etc. For a more detailed understanding of the incentive program, Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).
Mental Health Navigator
At Albury Wodonga Health, we understand that moving is challenging, whether it be locally or internationally, so our Mental Health Workforce Navigator is available to support new staff to relocate, settle and integrate into the local community. For more information, contact our Mental Health Navigator on navigator@awh.org.au or via our website: Mental Health Careers
Are you ready to become part of our team?
To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Ethical Practice. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as applications from people from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, living and lived experience, neurodiverse, and physical ability, as we acknowledge the value that diversity brings to our work environment.
Reasonable adjustments can be made during screening, recruitment and on the job.
Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
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