About the role
As a Mental Health Clinician, you will play a critical role in supporting some of Queensland's most vulnerable individuals at the intersection of mental health and the justice system. Working within the Court Liaison Service (CLS), you will provide specialist mental health screening, assessment, consultation and diversion services to people appearing before Magistrates Courts or detained in police watch houses. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where your assessments and recommendations can have a significant impact on an individual's access to treatment, recovery pathways and engagement with appropriate support services.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Undertake mental health assessments (including those people with complex psychosocial circumstances) in watch house and court settings by using a high degree of independent judgement and problem-solving skills.
Apply professional judgement to complex cases, utilising evidence based clinical practice.
Work cooperatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team; with police and justice personnel and with patients/clients.
Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities.
Monitoring and reporting on clinical practices and outcomes within the Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service (QFMHS) and actively participate in initiating, developing and implementing quality and service improvement activities.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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