Senior Clinician - Ncso

Position DetailsReference Number 16360
Position Title Senior Clinician - NCSO
Employment Type Full Time Fixed Term, Secondment
Location Comm Forensic Mental Health
Position Summary

• Social Work, Occupational Therapy & Psychology Grade 3, Nursing Grade 4 roles
• Community Services is expanding into the regional Victoria
• Attractive salary packaging to reduce tax and increase your take-home pay
• Salary $97,650 - to $115,850 + 11% Super
• Full-time or Part-time opportunities available

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 state-wide 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 commence.About the Role:

• This program supervises the monitoring and direct treatment of clients placed on a Non-Custodial Supervision Order under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997. Mental health treatment of Non-Custodial Supervision Order clients is largely undertaken by area mental health services. Clinicians working in the program provide supervision, liaison, education, and clinical consultation to area mental health services to assist with the management of clients on these orders. Forensicare has a formal statewide supervisory role in ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.

Duties:

• Support the coordinated supervision of clients subject to a Non-Custodial Supervision Order (NCSO) under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act throughout Victoria. The incumbent will ensure that forensic mental health issues are adequately addressed and that Forensicare maintains a high standard of service through primary and secondary consultation and advice to Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) and other treating services.

About You:

• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery and incorporating consumer perspectives into service delivery.
• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate Board or Association as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• If a psychologist, completion of a master's or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent or a Doctorate degree in Forensic psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent, endorsement or eligibility for endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of clinical psychology, and endorsement or eligibility for endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia, in the area of forensic psychology.
• Demonstrated minimum 5 years post-registration mental health experience.
• Experience in undertaking comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments and planning, implementing and evaluating clinical mental health interventions.
• Knowledge of forensic mental health and forensic mental health risk assessment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills include consulting, liaising, facilitating and negotiating with key stakeholders, mental health professionals, clients, and carers.
• The ability to function as an independent and autonomous professional as well as working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and service context, including the Mental Health Act 2014, Sentencing Act 1991, the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997, and the criminal justice system.

What you need:Nursing

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent with a minimum 4 years clinical experience.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

Occupational Therapy

• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of 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

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course or equivalent, or a Doctorate degree 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.

Social Work

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of 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 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.

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visitEligibility

• COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check
• We are able to Sponsor eligible International candidates for 182 Permanent or 486 Temporary Visa

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.
Contact Person Alexander Carmichael
Contact Number (03) 9947 2500
Alternate Contact Person Daniel Kinston
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9947 2500
Closing Date 06/04/2024
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