Forensic Clinical Specialist

at  Mercy Health

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered with APHRA as a Psychologist with eligibility for endorsement as a Clinical psychologist or
• Registration with APHRA as an Occupational Therapist with a graduate or post graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy or
• Registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or a Post Graduate Psychiatric / mental health nursing qualification
• Approved Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• At least 5 years post graduate clinical experience in relevant community mental health settings
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014, Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried Act 1997, Sentencing Act 1991), and other relevant legislation
• A current unrestricted Victorian Driver’s License and ability to work a vehicle

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

Summary of the role: The role of the Forensic Clinical Specialist (FCS) is to build capacity and support best practice within Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Services Staff, provide forensic mental health consultancy experience. This position will provide a resource to staff to support and enhance the service response for consumers presenting with multiple complex presentations including serious mental illness, substance abuse issues, forensic history and high risk behaviours. The FCS position will provide timely advice, specialist assessment, and secondary consultation, develop and implement training, and introduce high level evidence based risk assessment and risk management tools and processes. It will be a key contact point for justice / forensic referrers, Mental Health Community Support Services (MHCSS) and MMH and will support a collaborative approach to sharing and transfer of care for this consumer groups.

• Part Time permanent 48 hours per fortnight
• Based at Saltwater Clinic but attends other MMHWS Sites as required.