Senior Clinician - Fsocs

Position DetailsReference Number 16395
Position Title Senior Clinician - FSOCS
Employment Type Full Time Permanent
Location Comm Forensic Mental Health
Position Summary

• Social Work, Occupational Therapy & Psychology Grade 3, Nursing Grade 4 +(11% Super)
• Clifton Hill Location - close to public transport
• Hybrid Working Options Available
• Community Services is expanding into the regional Victoria

• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay

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 across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.Job locationThis position is located at the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) in Clifton Hill, 15 minutes from Melbourne's city centre. CFMHS is a specialist statewide agency that works with individuals who have a serious mental health illness and have offended or are at risk of offending. Our CFMHS Service will soon expand to Regional Victoria, with Barwon services being the first region to be commenced.About the Role:The Forensicare Serious Offender Consultation Service (FSOCS) supports the Department of Justice & Community Safety (DJCS), Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Services (AMHWS) and other service providers in the supervision and risk management of Serious Violent Offenders &/or Sexual Offenders (SVOSO) (as per Schedule 1 and/or 2 of the Serious Offenders Act 2018), residing in the community on Community Corrections Orders, Parole or Post Sentence Supervision Orders. The target population includes offenders who also have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or where SMI is suspected and complex needs who are at high risk of future serious violent offender and/or sexual offending. FSOCS provide expert forensic clinical and risk assessments & consultation for eligible offenders and their multi-agency care teams.Working within the multidisciplinary team, the Senior Clinician will provide high-level clinical and risk assessments and formulation of consumers with complex offending, mental health, and other needs. The clinician, holding a small caseload, will also lead expert consultation with Justice and Mental Health & Wellbeing Services regarding risk mitigation for this cohort.Duties:

• Delivers high-quality clinical services to consumers, including undertaking pre-referral consultations, participation in primary assessments and secondary consultations and completion of formal risk assessments and reports
• Deliver high-quality support to DJCS and AMHWS in responding to individuals with Serious Mental Illness and complex needs who present a high risk of further serious violent offending and/or sexual offending in the community.
• Contributes to and provides advice around assessment, planning, implementation of service provision and evaluation of care coordination plans to support DJCS and AMHWS
• Contributes to the formulation and documentation of risk assessment and management plans, including strategies for DJCS and AMHWS, and advising services of the same
• Contributes to the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist education & consultancy services to stakeholders, in particular, DJCS & AMHWS
• Liaise with and provide high-level consultation and advice to justice agencies, other healthcare professionals and non-government organisations
• Participates in Coordinated Service Plan & Quarterly Service Review meetings with relevant agencies
• Reporting as required to the DFFH Serious Offenders Consultation Team (SOCT) and the Multi-Agency Panel
• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with forensic clinical specialists statewide. Participate in and contribute to developing ongoing reviews of comprehensive quality improvement initiatives within the community directorate.
• Maintain and uphold a professional code of conduct and code of ethics
• Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities according to the requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements

What you need:Nursing

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications and Ecredentials.

Occupational Therapy

• Approved degree in occupational therapy recognised for membership in Occupational Therapy Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

Psychology

• Master or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course or equivalent, or a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

Have you recently graduated?

• If you are a Psychologist seeking to undertake a clinical, forensic or clinical neuropsychology registrar program, please see this link for further information:
• Recruitment for the registrar program can occur flexibly throughout the year.

Social Work

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well-defined career pathways exist 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 support 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 provides psychological and peer support and critical incident response programs.

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and Interviewed as they are received.Eligibility

• COVID-19 (x3), Influenza and Immunisation requirements specific to position Infection Control requirements
• This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion, and fairness and encourages behaviours that are always consistent with these values. Forensicare is an equal-opportunity employer and offers a smoke-free environment.Contact Person Adiel Bonett
Contact Number (04) 6645 7454
Contact Email adiel.bonett@forensicare.vic.gov.au
Closing Date 06/04/2024
Position Description F-SOCS - Senior Clinician.pdfApplication Guide
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