Forensic Mental Health Clinician (multi grade) (CNC2/ Forensic/Clinical Psych/ HM2 / OT4/ SW4) - Jus

Job Description

Employment Type: Various

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Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2

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Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation

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Hours Per Week: up to 38

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Applications Close: 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

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Position Title: Forensic Mental Health Clinician (multi grade) (CNC2/ Forensic/Clinical Psych/ HM2 / OT4/ SW4) - Justice Health Olympic Park - PFT/PT and TFT/PT

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If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

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Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

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We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

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The Role

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The primary purpose of the Forensic Mental Health Clinician role is to provide forensic mental health consultation, liaison and clinical services to public sector forensic and civil psychiatric patients who are either in, or transitioning to, the community setting. The role is responsible for providing specialist forensic mental health risk assessment and management reports, using a range of evidence-based structured professional judgment tools; providing advice and support; co-care coordination and specialist education and training to NSW Health Local Health District (LHD) mental health services and judicial bodies specifically regarding the safe care of patients who present a risk of harm to others.

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The Forensic Mental Health Clinician is a multidisciplinary position, relevant for a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical or Forensic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, and sits within the Forensic Consultation and Assessment Team (ForCAT).

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The ForCAT is one of the services falling under the remit of NSW Community Forensic Mental Health Services (CFMHS). It is a tertiary-level specialist forensic mental health team that provides independent assessment, opinions, recommendations, and support in relation to the care, treatment and management of Forensic Patients in the community across NSW. The ForCAT also provides such assessment, opinions, recommendations and support regarding the treatment and management of NSW civil patients with complex clinical needs, propensity for problematic behaviours, and who cause significant concern about harm to others.

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Essential Requirements

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• For Allied Health staff - minimum of five years full time equivalent post-bachelor qualification experience, with at least two years full time equivalent experience in the field of forensic mental health. At least two years post-bachelor qualification experience in mental health, with at least one year equivalent experience in the field of forensic mental health.
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• Occupational Therapist - Bachelor or postgraduate degree in occupational therapy and holds general registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). To be appointed as a Level 4 Occupational Therapist, evidence must be provided of minimum three years' clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 4 Health Professional.
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• Social Worker - Bachelor or postgraduate degree in social work and holds professional membership or be eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). To be appointed as a Level 4 Social Worker, evidence must be provided of minimum three years' clinical experience as a Social Worker and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within the discipline as defined by the award definitions of a Level 4 Health Professional.
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• Forensic/Clinical Psychologist - Master's degree or higher in forensic or clinical psychology that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and holds full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) with forensic or clinical area of practice endorsement. Approved or eligible for approval as a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor.
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• For Nursing staff -
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current unrestricted authority to practice as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who has at least five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three years' fulltime equivalent experience in mental health and approved post registration tertiary qualification in mental health.

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• Possesses the attributes to undertake and meet the Domains and Functions of Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2 as per IB2017_002.
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• The Clinical Nurse Consultant practices in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Professional Standards, including Nurses Standards for Practice, Code of ethics for Nurses and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses to deliver professional, competent care in line with public expectations.
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• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in forensic mental health practice
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• Experience writing medicolegal reports and providing written and verbal advice to heal
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Salary And Benefits

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• Salary packaging options.
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• Fitness Passport (if eligible).
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• Genuine career progression and skill-set development.
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• Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.
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Diversity and Inclusivity

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We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

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We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

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• This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act
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Applications Close: 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST