Lead Forensic Psychiatrist - Court Liaison & Assessments
Queensland Government
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Job summary
Metro North Health is seeking an expert in forensic psychiatry to lead the Court Liaison Service, guiding complex assessments and interventions across courts and watch-houses. The role focuses on improving diversion and treatment pathways for vulnerable individuals within the justice system.
The successful candidate will drive clinical leadership, supervision, teaching and research to strengthen statewide forensic mental health services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and partner
Qualifications
- Lead a specialist Court Liaison Service delivering expert forensic psychiatric care and clinical leadership across justice and mental health systems.
- Undertake complex psychiatric assessments and provide specialist advice to courts, watch-houses and partner agencies.
- Drive education, supervision and research to support workforce development and quality improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Court Liaison Service team and ensure high-quality consumer care across systems.
- Provide expert forensic psychiatry input to courts, watch-houses and partners for diversion and treatment pathways.
- Lead innovation and education initiatives to advance statewide forensic mental health services.
Skills
Job description
Metro North Health is seeking an expert in forensic psychiatry to lead the Court Liaison Service, guiding complex assessments and interventions across courts and watch-houses. The role focuses on improving diversion and treatment pathways for vulnerable individuals within the justice system.
The successful candidate will drive clinical leadership, supervision, teaching and research to strengthen statewide forensic mental health services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and partner
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