• Salary $99,606 (SW3/0T3), $106,158 (P3) to $110,806 (RPN4) pro rata + 11% Super  + Benefits
• A culture where people care
• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Job location

This position is located at the Community Forensic Mental Health Service (CFMHS) in Clifton Hill, 15 minutes from Melbourne’s city centre. CFMHS is a specialist state-wide agency that works with individuals who have a serious mental health illness and have offended or are at risk of offending.

The role requires travel to various locations across metropolitan Melbourne and Cherry Creek Youth Justice precinct (Little River)

About the Role:

•  This role has two discrete components; facilitating reflective practice and suicide, self-harm (SASH) and mental health training for Youth Justice custodial staff.The Youth Justice trainer component of the role will be situated within a small team of training facilitators providing SASH and mental health training to Youth Justice custodial staff. The Youth Justice staff is inclusive of floor staff, the safety and emergency response team, the behavioural support staff and other stakeholders as contractually required by Department of Justice and Community Safety. The trainer will participate in the revision and further development of the SASH training and other relevant training packages as required.

Duties:

• Facilitate reflective practice to custodial floor staff on a daily basis within the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.  Facilitation of reflective practice to specialist teams within the Cherry Creek precinct as deemed appropriate by the Youth Justice Mental Health Initiative (YJMHI) Coordinator.
• Participate as part of the team, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the SASH and mental health training provided to Youth Justice Victoria.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of SASH and mental health training to Youth Justice Victoria.
• Assist in training and provide support to new training SASH facilitators.

About You:

• Facilitate reflective practice to custodial floor staff on a daily basis within the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of SASH and mental health training to Youth Justice Victoria.
• Facilitation of reflective practice to specialist teams within the Cherry Creek precinct as deemed appropriate by the Youth Justice Mental Health Initiative (YJMHI) Coordinator
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of SASH and mental health training to Youth Justice Victoria.
• Assist in training and provide support to new training SASH facilitators. 
• Compile statistics and reports which contribute to the development of training provided to Youth Justice Victoria

What you need:

Nursing

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

Occupational Therapy

• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists. 
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

Psychology

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course or equivalent, or a Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

Social Work

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee well being program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and well being program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

*Please Note – Applications will be reviewed and Interviewed as they are received.

Eligibility

• COVID19 (x3), Influenza and Immunisation requirements specific to position Infection Control requirements
• This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

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