Overview
Court Liaison Officer - (CNC2, OT4, SW4, Clinical Psychologist) - Cessnock Local Court - PFT
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with impact, join the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). A supportive environment to apply your skills, address complex healthcare needs, and broaden treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
The Role
To assist the Local Court Magistrate with the diversion of defendants who have or are suspected of having a mental illness, mental disorder or a cognitive impairment from the Criminal Justice System (Court and Correctional Centres) into the community.
Essential criteria
- Must hold a relevant post graduate qualification in mental health.
- Must hold a current NSW Driver's Licence.
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
- 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.
Occupational Therapist Level 4
- Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.
Social Worker Level 4
- 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.
Clinical Psychologist
- Four year degree in psychology, or a qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; includes three years degree with a fourth year honours in psychology.
- Hold general registration with 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.
Our Service and Team
Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS) delivered by Justice Health NSW offers mental health support in Local Courts across NSW. This service conducts thorough evaluations and, when suitable, offers suggestions to magistrates for diverting individuals away from custody and into suitable treatment options. The SCCLS is expanding to include 58 local courts in rural, regional, and metro locations.
Salary and Benefits
Your annual salary $131,870.9 - $134,500.7 p.a plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits:
- Additional allowances and salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport (if eligible).
- Genuine career progression and skill-set development.
- Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.
Diversity and Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your resume and answers to targeted questions:
- Five years clinical experience, including three years in an acute mental health setting with post graduate qualifications in mental health.
- Proven advanced mental health assessment, risk assessment and diagnostic interview skills and knowledge of NSW Mental Health Legislation.
- Proven clinical leadership skills including negotiation, problem solving, and advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional information
For role related queries, contact Dale Owens at Applications Close: Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
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