Forensic Psychiatry Lead - Court Liaison & Assessments

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health Brisbane - North is seeking a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist in Forensic Psychiatry to lead the Court Liaison Service, conduct expert mental health assessments, and advise courts, watch-houses and partner agencies.

The role focuses on shaping treatment, diversion and risk management pathways, supporting vulnerable consumers across the justice and mental health systems, and delivering high-quality clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Lead a specialist Court Liaison Service team, delivering expert forensic psychiatric care and clinical leadership that supports vulnerable consumers across the justice and mental health systems.
• Undertake complex psychiatric assessments and provide specialist advice to courts, watch-houses and partner agencies, helping shape effective treatment, referral and diversion outcomes.
• Drive service innovation, education and workforce development through supervision, teaching, research and quality improvement initiatives within a statewide forensic mental health service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist Court Liaison Service team, delivering expert forensic psychiatric care and clinical leadership that supports vulnerable consumers across the justice and mental health systems.
• Undertake complex psychiatric assessments and provide specialist advice to courts, watch-houses and partner agencies, helping shape effective treatment, referral and diversion outcomes.
• Drive service innovation, education and workforce development through supervision, teaching, research and quality improvement initiatives within a statewide forensic mental health service.
• Provide specialist forensic psychiatry support across Queensland's forensic mental health services, working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consumer care.
• Develop advanced expertise in forensic psychiatry through training, supervision and leadership opportunities in risk assessment and management.
• Contribute to a statewide service that values clinical excellence, collaboration and innovation, supporting best-practice care across the mental health and justice systems.

Job description

Queensland Health Brisbane - North is seeking a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist in Forensic Psychiatry to lead the Court Liaison Service, conduct expert mental health assessments, and advise courts, watch-houses and partner agencies.

The role focuses on shaping treatment, diversion and risk management pathways, supporting vulnerable consumers across the justice and mental health systems, and delivering high-quality clinical leadership.