Role Overview
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The Adolescent Court Liaison Service – Senior Mental Health Clinician plays a vital role in supporting the mental health needs of young people within the justice system.
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Working closely with the Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Team, you will provide specialized mental health court diversion and consultation liaison services to Children's Courts and CAMHS in NSW.
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Main Responsibilities
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* Mental health assessments and interventions for young people within the justice system.
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Developing and implementing effective treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal client outcomes.
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Key Requirements
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* Clinical Nurse Consultant: Unrestricted Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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* Social Worker: Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in social work, with AASW membership or eligibility.
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* Occupational Therapist: Registration with Ahpra following a bachelor's or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy.
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* Psychologist: Accredited undergraduate study in psychology, registration with Ahpra, and approval or eligibility as a Psychology Board Supervisor.
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* Clinical Psychologist: Six-year accredited master's or higher in clinical/forensic psychology, registration, and endorsement.
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* At least 5 years of Mental Health experience, including Child and Adolescent or Early Psychosis experience.
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Benefits
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* A collaborative team environment fostering professional growth and development.
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* Career progression opportunities and skill development support.
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* A comprehensive salary package including additional allowances and salary packaging options.
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We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly targeting Aboriginal applicants under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.