Job Description:
As a key member of our statewide team, you will play a vital role in providing mental health support in Local Courts across NSW.
Our service conducts thorough evaluations and offers suggestions to magistrates for diverting individuals away from custody and into suitable treatment options.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Must hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health.
* Must hold a current NSW Drivers Licence.
* Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full-time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.
* Minimum Bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
* Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full-time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.
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What We Offer:
We are a rewarding place to take your career even further. Our industry-leading safety standards ensure you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
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.
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About Us:
Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS) delivers mental health support in Local Courts across NSW. This service works closely with magistrates and community services to provide suitable treatment options for individuals requiring diversion from the Criminal Justice System.