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Form of workAbout the role
Working within a small multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Forensic Mental Health Clinician will provide high level forensic clinical and risk assessments and formulation of client’s with complex Mental Health and other needs (offending), effective treatment of clients displaying symptoms of/or have a diagnosed mental illness that requires treatment, case management & expert consultation to Justice and other involved services.
The Senior Mental Health Clinician will be involved in the promotion and development of the local program within the post sentence residential facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivers high quality clinical service to clients including assessment, treatment and case management
- Liaises with and provides high level consultation and advice to justice agencies, other healthcare professionals, and non-government organisations
- Contributes to the formulation and documentation of risk assessment and management plans including strategies for community Corrections and advising services of the same.
Skills and experience
- 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 clinical competence at a senior level, and extensive experience in the application of clinical skills in a variety of psychiatric settings including community settings.
- Skills and experience in undertaking comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessment of people and in the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical Mental Health interventions.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, Mental Health, allied health, aged care and support services.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Michael Fryer, Manager Forensic and Intensive Outreach Services on 03 5320 8*** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
