Forensic Mental Health Clinician – Flexible, Impactful Role

ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Canberra Health Services invites applications for Health Professional Officers in Forensic Mental Health Services, a permanent full-time role within a tertiary hospital in Canberra. You will contribute to recovery-oriented care, conduct comprehensive assessments, and support multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should have strong mental health experience, excellent clinical reasoning and communication skills, and a commitment to person-centred care; forensic/custodial exposure is desirable and

Qualifications

• Strong mental health experience with ability to assess and formulate care plans.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making in high-stress situations.
• Effective communication with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions within forensic settings.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and service improvement.

Skills

Mental health experience

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Job description

Canberra Health Services invites applications for Health Professional Officers in Forensic Mental Health Services, a permanent full-time role within a tertiary hospital in Canberra. You will contribute to recovery-oriented care, conduct comprehensive assessments, and support multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should have strong mental health experience, excellent clinical reasoning and communication skills, and a commitment to person-centred care; forensic/custodial exposure is desirable and