Forensic Clinical Specialist at Workday

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forensic Mental Health, Consultancy, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Mental Health Legislation, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, Training Development, Secondary Consultation, Complex Presentations, Substance Abuse, High-Risk Behaviors, Community Mental Health, Collaboration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Permanent part-time Hours: 32 hrs per fortnight Salary: RPN5 or AH4 as per EBA Location: Saltwater Clinic, Footscray or Wyndham Clinic, Hoppers Crossing Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Jean-Paul Mills, Divisional Director - Adult & Older Adult Community Services. JMills@mercy.com.au Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity 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 behaviors. 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. 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 DESIRABLE: For Psychologists, membership of the APS College of Forensic / Clinical Psychologist is desirable Experience in the Forensic Mental Health field. 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. WHAT WE OFFER: Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on: caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements. Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation). Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement). You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 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 employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

The Forensic Clinical Specialist will build capacity and support best practices within Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Services. This role includes providing forensic mental health consultancy, specialist assessment, and developing training for staff.