Employment DetailsEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: OT4/SW4/Senior Psych/Clinical PsychRemuneration: dependent on classification plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ572414Applications close: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11:59pm AESTPosition TitleSenior Safeguards Clinician - Dubbo Region, Adolescent Forensic Mental Health - Dubbo Justice Health - PFTIf you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career. For more information, please see links below:About Justice Health NSW | NSW GovernmentWork with Justice Health NSW | NSW GovernmentThe RoleTo provide a responsive community-based assessment and intervention service for young people with complex mental health needs in contact with the criminal justice system and their families. Providing mental health assessment, intervention and care coordination by incorporating discipline-specific recommendations to the identification and formulation for young people and their families who are experiencing crisis or mental health complexity.The Safeguard Service team, which is community-based, will provide rapid, mobile, intensive, and flexible short-term delivery of evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for young people in contact with the criminal justice system.Please Note: Location is negotiable, with flexibility available to work within Dubbo Region.Essential RequirementsOccupational Therapist: Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy, general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under Ahpra, and minimum three years' clinical experience (ideally 5 years). Demonstrated extensive specialist or broad generalist knowledge within the discipline.Social Worker: Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in social work, membership or eligibility for full membership with AASW, and minimum three years' clinical experience (ideally 5 years). Demonstrated extensive specialist or broad generalist knowledge within the discipline.Senior Psychologist: Four-year accredited psychology degree, registration with Psychology Board of Australia, and minimum nine years’ clinical experience (minimum seven with registration). Approved or eligible for supervision approval.Clinical Psychologist: Six-year accredited master's degree or higher in clinical/forensic psychology, registration and area of practice endorsement with Psychology Board of Australia, and approved or eligible for supervision approval.Salary And BenefitsYour annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. Benefits include:Additional allowances and salary packaging options.Fitness Passport (if eligible).Career progression and skill development opportunities.Support from a dedicated team of managers and colleagues.Diversity and InclusivityWe are an equal-opportunity employer, embracing all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disabilities.This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.Ready to Apply?Submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:Describe a situation where you effectively utilised negotiation and influencing skills to secure resources from multidisciplinary teams for patient outcomes. Outline your strategies, collaboration approach, and key success factors.Share an example demonstrating your ability to deliver high-quality mental health care to vulnerable populations. How did you tailor your approach and what outcomes were achieved?Provide an example of navigating challenging ethical or legal considerations in your practice. How did you approach and resolve these challenges?Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor queries, contact Trisha Lloyd at Trisha.Lloyd1@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST
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