Clinical Liaison Police and Magistrate

How to Apply 

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: 

• Demonstrated high level clinical experience with a minimum of 3 years' experience working in acute mental health care services. Must be willing to work towards becoming an accredited person (5 years' experience)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the mental health act in accordance with police and ambulance schedules, cross border arrangements and telehealth applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to participant led recovery principles including rehabilitation on the use of substances.
• Ability to work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team and actively contribute to clinical care in the constraints of the custodial environment by face-to-face interventions or via the telehealth to other sites including police stations and courts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with a range of key stakeholders, GP’s, non-government organisations, inpatient and community mental health teams, consumers, and carers.
• Demonstrated clear written and verbal communication and negotiation skills including computer skills (MS Office Suite)
• Must have a clean driving license and be willing to travel for work purposes when required.

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For role related queries or questions contact Denise Jack on Denise.Jack1@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 11/4/2024

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.