Work Type: Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Occupation not specified
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 7374
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Forensic Clinical Specialist to join our Statewide Forensic Clinical Specialist (FCS) Program within Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Services (MHDAS).
This senior clinical role is designed to strengthen forensic mental health capability across our service. The position provides expert advice, consultation and education to clinicians working with consumers who present with co-occurring mental health needs, offending histories and high-risk behaviours.
The role works across community and inpatient settings to enhance structured risk assessment and management practices, improve clinical governance, and strengthen coordinated pathways between mental health and justice services. You will play a key leadership role in supporting safe transitions of care, particularly during discharge, transfer and release planning.
Working in partnership with agencies including police, Courts, Corrections, prisons and Forensicare, this position influences practice at both an individual case and systems level. It offers the opportunity to shape contemporary forensic mental health practice within a large and complex public health service.
Key Responsibilities
What We Are Looking For:
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Additional information
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To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.