Forensic Clinical Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Summary of the role: The role of the Forensic Clinical Specialist (FCS) is to build capacity and support best practice within Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Services Staff, provide forensic mental health consultancy experience. This position will provide a resource to staff to support and enhance the service response for consumers presenting with multiple complex presentations including serious mental illness, substance abuse issues, forensic history and high risk behaviours. The FCS position will provide timely advice, specialist assessment, and secondary consultation, develop and implement training, and introduce high level evidence based risk assessment and risk management tools and processes. It will be a key contact point for justice / forensic referrers, Mental Health Community Support Services (MHCSS) and MMH and will support a collaborative approach to sharing and transfer of care for this consumer groups.

• Part Time permanent 48 hours per fortnight 
• Based at Saltwater Clinic but attends other MMHWS Sites as required.

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered with APHRA as a Psychologist with eligibility for endorsement as a Clinical psychologist or

• Registration with APHRA as an Occupational Therapist with a graduate or post graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy or
• Registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or a Post Graduate Psychiatric / mental health nursing qualification
• Approved Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• At least 5 years post graduate clinical experience in relevant community mental health settings
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014, Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried Act 1997, Sentencing Act 1991), and other relevant legislation
• A current unrestricted Victorian Driver’s License and ability to work a vehicle

Desirable

• For Psychologists, membership of the APS College of Forensic / Clinical Psychologist is desirable;
• Experience in the Forensic Mental Health field.

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

• offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details

• Jean-Paul Mills
• Tel : 9928 7444
• Email : ******@mercy.com.au

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