Clinical Nurse Specialist - Prison Mental Health Service *******)
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We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Prison Mental Health Services Team *******).
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Team
Case management for inmates diagnosed with major mental illnesses.
Direct clinical care including mental health assessments, triage, and discharge planning.
Coordination of care across custodial and community settings to ensure continuity post-release.
Role
Provides clinical leadership and expert clinical knowledge in the coordination of care and management of persons in custody with moderate to severe acute and long-term mental illness.
Establishes, fosters and maintains effective relationships with a range of government and non-government agencies to improve continuity of care and mental health outcomes.
Provides direct clinical care for persons in custody, including triage of mental health referrals, comprehensive assessments, case management and discharge planning.
Responsibilities
Work within the custodial environment to coordinate the provision of mental health care needs for individuals whilst in custody.
Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate mental health care follow up prior to release from custody.
Utilise expert clinical mental health knowledge and skill in the triage, assessment and case management of individuals in custody with mental health concerns.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and key internal external stakeholders to deliver improved outcomes for individuals with moderate to severe acute and long-term mental illness.
Qualifications
Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualifications.
Current Driver's Licence.
Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role.
Desirable: Minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical experience in acute or a community mental health team.
Desirable: Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary qualifications.
Salary and Allowances
$106,570 to $112,440 per annum.
12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Post Graduate Allowance up to 10% based on qualification type.
Correctional allowance 6.5%.
Benefits
Travel and relocation assistance support up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.
Eligibility and EEO
This position is inclusive.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
How to Apply
Apply Online.
Please click the "Apply" button on the vacancy page and complete the application.
A brief statement relating your experience to the attached Statement of Duties is not required.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Contact
Name: Dana Kirkland
Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant – Clinical Lead
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