Forensic Mental Health Program
Mental Health Clinician
60.8 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
Ongoing
The Program
The Forensic Mental Health in the Community Health Program (FMHiCHP) is an initiative
funded by the
mental health services to adults who are currently completing Correction Orders or on
Parole and where these orders have a Mental Health and Treatment Rehabilitation (MHTR)
condition. Improved mental health outcomes and reduced recidivism are the main desired
outcomes of the service.
About BCHS
Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo
community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.
The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and
dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus
on vulnerable people.
- Added benefits of working with BCHS include:
- Salary packaging
- Purchasing leave
- Study assistance
- Training programs
- Novated leasing
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
1. Bachelor's degree in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, or psychology
including current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation
Agency (AHPRA) or AASW where appropriate.
2. Recent demonstrated experience in a mental health, alcohol, and other drug and/or
forensic health setting.
3. Understanding of relevant legislation and regulations related to the delivery of forensic
mental health services.
4. Extensive clinical capabilities including mental health care and treatment for people
with complex needs.
5. Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and a proven
history of being able to illustrate strong emotional intelligence qualities.
6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, constructively, and cooperatively within a
diverse multidisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrated professional competencies providing evidence based, comprehensive
psychosocial treatment plans/interventions with achievable goals for participants.
8. Demonstrated capacity to handle change with enthusiasm, resilience, and flexibility.
9. A current employee Working with Children Check and Driver's Licence.
10. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake and complete a Satisfactory
National Police Check.
Desirable
1. Post graduate qualifications or working towards same.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards, and trends in the delivery of
mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to all participants.
3. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and
knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal children and families, youth, and adults
and those affected by stolen generations' policies and practice.
4. Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and the ability to
communicate effectively and in a culturally appropriate manner.
For further information about the position contact Jenny Singe on 0408 333 554
abilities.
Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants are requested to contact Human Resources
on telephone 5406 1227 if an automatic acknowledgement has not been received.