Allied Health Assistant, Mental Health (Forensic) – Growth

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allied Health Assistant, Mental Health (Unit based) – The Forensic Hospital is part of the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN) in New South Wales. The role provides support for allied health services within a multidisciplinary team, under supervision of a qualified professional, to improve patient outcomes.

We offer a structured orientation, inclusive workplace practices, and opportunities to develop clinical skills in a high-security mental health setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or related work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of Justice Health NSW
• Previous experience in working with people with a mental illness

Responsibilities

• The Allied Health Assistant will provide assistance and support for the delivery of Allied Health services to patients of the Forensic Hospital
• The Allied Health Assistant will work under (the direct or indirect) supervision of an Allied Health Professional, and engage in work in a discipline specific area or assist in the delivery of allied health services, both clinical and non-clinical, across a multidisciplinary team
• The Allied Health Assistant alleviates workload pressures to give Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and other mental health clinicians more time to focus on complex clinical tasks and improve patient outcomes

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent tertiary qualification

Job description

The Allied Health Assistant, Mental Health (Unit based) – The Forensic Hospital is part of the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN) in New South Wales. The role provides support for allied health services within a multidisciplinary team, under supervision of a qualified professional, to improve patient outcomes.

We offer a structured orientation, inclusive workplace practices, and opportunities to develop clinical skills in a high-security mental health setting.