Forensic Mental Health Service Clinician

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• Canberra Hospital and Health Services
• Mental Health Justice Health Alcohol and Drug Services
• Justice Health Services

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Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Mental Health Justice Health Alcohol and Drug Services
Justice Health Services

Health Professional Level 3

Salary Range: $87,257 - $91,942 (up to $96,502 on achieving a personal upgrade) (PN: 16182)

ACT Health is a values-led Directorate. Our values guide our day to day actions, behaviours, decisions and communications to successfully deliver the best services to meet the needs of our community. They were developed by us, for us and are unique to our work. Overview of the work area and position: The Forensic Mental Health Service (FMHS) is a specialist mental health assessment and treatment service for consumers who have a history of, are currently involved with, or are at high risk of becoming involved with, the criminal justice system. FMHS provides mental health care across the lifespan and across a range of settings, including a centralised community health facility, youth and adult custodial facilities, off campus community outreach and court settings. FMHS is one united service with five distinguishable yet integrated service components as follows: FMHS Community Outreach Service (FCOS); FMHS Court Assessment and Liaison (FCAL); FMHS at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (FMHS BYJC); FMHS at Alexander Maconochie Centre (FMHS AMC); Fixed Threat Assessment Team (FTAT). The service aims to provide collaborative care involving the consumer, their carers and other key services. At this level it is expected that you will provide, with minimal supervision, high quality care to achieve sound outcomes for consumers across the lifespan and in a variety of settings. You will be required to undertake professional development and clinical supervision, participate in quality initiatives and contribute to the multidisciplinary team process. Clinicians working with FMHS will be supported via structured clinical supervision, a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment and through professional development. Professional development will be provided with regards to forensic frameworks, psychometrics and therapeutic interventions. Clinicians may be provided with the opportunity to undertake specialist tasks such as forensic risk consultations, court assessments and therapeutic interventions including addressing crimininogenic factors. Clinicians are employed by FMHS and will therefore be skilled across the distinct areas within the service.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory: For Occupational Therapy: Be registered or eligible for registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; eligibility for professional membership of Occupational Therapy Australia; minimum of three years (ideal five years) post qualification. For Psychology: Be registered or be eligible for general registration with Psychology Board of Australia; minimum of three years (ideal five years) post qualification. Highly Desirable: Approved or eligible for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia Principal and/or Secondary Supervisor for 4+2 interns and/or Higher Degree Students. For Social Work: Degree in Social Work; professional membership or eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); registration under the ACT Working with Vulnerable People Act 2011; minimum of three years (ideal five years) post qualification. Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police check; comply with ACT Health credentialing requirements for allied health; comply with ACT Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy, (OMU).

Contact Officer: Jaime Bingham (02) 6205 1551 [email protected]

For further information, please visit www.health.act.gov.au

Applications Close: 26 July 2018