Senior Clinician - Forensic Mental Health Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

133492.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Clinical Intervention, Case Management, Professional Supervision, Coaching, Mentoring, Stakeholder Liaison, Forensic Mental Health Care, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Independent Judgement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: 2 x Full-time, Temporary 10-month contracts with possibility of extension and/ or permanency. Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3/ Psychologist Level 3 (PN 25508, 45175) Note: This role will be filled at either Health Professional Level 3 or Psychologist Level P3 depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement. HP3 Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) P3 Salary: $123,014 - $133,492 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Forensic Mental Health Services Closing Date: 19 May 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity for two individuals who are highly experienced Psychologists, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to join the Forensic Mental Health Services team. As a specialist area, clinicians within FMHS are provided specialist training and clinical supervision within the area of Forensic Mental Health care and are involved in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment. Clinicians are supported to learn about other program areas within FMHS and to maintain any continuing professional development requirements, appropriate to area of service provision, such as attendance to group supervision, research groups, and/or in- services. The successful candidates will have the ability to provide a high level of skilled clinical skilled assessment and intervention to individuals and also be able to exercise independent judgement in solving problems and managing complex cases. You will have the ability to provide professional supervision, coaching and mentoring to Health Professional Level 1 and 2 staff, students and technical and other non-professional staff. You will also be able to effectively liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders including other mental health services, ACT Youth Justice and ACT Law Courts. There are currently two positions available, though the present recruitment intends to support establishment of a merit list in which suitable candidates may be considered for temporary and/or permanent vacancies for similar senior allied health roles in community and custodial facets of Forensic Mental Health Services if/when they become available over the next 12-months. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page pitch responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lauren Hendry on (02) 5124 1813 or at Lauren.Hendry@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

Provide high-level clinical assessment and intervention for individuals within Forensic Mental Health Services. Supervise, coach, and mentor junior staff and students while liaising with stakeholders such as Youth Justice and Law Courts.