Mental Health Clinician - Multidisciplinary
Grade: RPN3, SW2, OT2, P2
Full time and part time positions available
Location: Western Plains Correctional Centre (WPCC)1150 Bacchus Marsh Road, Lara 3212.
Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.
Position Objective:
The Mental Health Clinician delivers care within a custodial setting, practicing within a recovery framework and using sound judgement to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and maintain a high standard of patient care. In doing so, the Mental Health Clinician recognises the needs of the individual within the boundaries set by their profession, Forensicare and correctional services.
This position works within a multidisciplinary team to provide care and facilitate recovery for consumers using evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches and participation in the delivery of therapeutic programs.
The Mental Health Clinician consults, negotiates and liaises effectively with key stakeholders within the correctional system to support consumer recovery. This position requires the Mental Health Clinician to demonstrate leadership skills and undertake clinical and other duties as allocated.
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Eligibility
Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
This position is subject to a Police Check
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.