Manager - Regional Forensic Mental Health Service - Hume

Position Details
Reference Number 16259
Position Title Manager - Regional Forensic Mental Health Service - Hume
Employment Type Full Time Permanent
Location Comm Forensic Mental Health
Position Summary

• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion
• Salary $133,972 +11% Super
• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• A culture where people care

A career in the Forensic Mental Health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their Mental Health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working in our newly established community operations within the Hume region, you can apply your specialist skills and advance your learning and career development. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate Mental Health and criminal justice system.
Job location
Currently, Forensicare’s community services are based in metropolitan Melbourne and have limited ability to provide face-to-face services to people and service providers in regional areas. Our expansion into the Hume region will contribute to a more connected, compassionate Mental Health and criminal justice system.
This role will be based in the Shepparton with travel to Wodonga region in Victoria. There may be occasional work at Forensicare’s Community Forensic Mental Health site at Clifton Hill.
About the Role:

• The Manager is responsible for coordinating the effective delivery of services delivered by the Hume regional team. The role is required to coordinate the response to referral and program enquiries, develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the program, and ensure that performance targets are achieved. Working in the vibrant Hume region, you will apply your specialist skills and advance your learning and career development. You will be involved in the establishment, evaluation, and further development of an important new service expansion. Together with other team members, you will contribute to a more connected, compassionate Mental Health and criminal justice system.

Duties:

• Provide high level management, clinical, and forensic expertise to the regional team.
• Coordinate the implementation and operation of the regional team in conjunction with the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Oversee the ongoing development and implementation of the service model for Regional Forensic Mental Health Services
• Coordinate the delivery of the regional team’s interventions and reports.
• Provide high level advice to the Executive Director Community Operations and Director of Clinical Services on emerging issues likely to impact on the regional team.
• Contribute at a senior level to strategic planning and service development activities.

About You:

• Demonstrated commitment to Mental Health consumer recovery and incorporating consumer perspectives into service delivery.
• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate Board or Association as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated minimum 10 year post registration Mental Health experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a multi-disciplinary team and lead complex programs effectively and efficiently.
• Extensive experience in undertaking comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments, and in the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical Mental Health interventions.
• Highly developed and effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to consult, liaise, facilitate and negotiate with key stakeholders, Mental Health professionals, clients, and carers.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, Mental Health and criminal justice systems

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A Mental Health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

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*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and Interviewed as they are received.
Eligibility

• COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
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Contact Person Anthea Lemphers
Contact Number (04) 2953 1533
Closing Date 20/01/2024
Position Description Hume Regional Forensic Mental Health Team - Manager.pdf
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