Role Overview
This position involves collaborating with Local Court Magistrates to divert defendants with mental health issues from the Criminal Justice System into community-based treatment options.
The Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service delivers mental health support in 58 local courts across NSW, covering rural, regional, and metro areas.
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Key Responsibilities
* Conduct thorough evaluations and provide recommendations to magistrates for diverting individuals into suitable treatment programs.
* Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver mental health support in local courts.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
* 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 in an acute mental health setting.
* Relevant post-graduate qualification in mental health and current NSW Driver Licence.
* Occupational Therapist Level 4
* Qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and general registration.
* Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
* Social Worker Level 4
* Minimum Bachelor's degree in social work eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (or equivalent).
* Five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
* Clinical Psychologist
* Four-year degree in psychology with Honours (or equivalent).
* General registration with AHPRA and five years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years in an acute mental health setting.
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Advantages
This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities by providing mental health support and promoting access to community-based services.
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Additional Information
The SCCLS service is committed to delivering high-quality mental health support in local courts and working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve this goal.