Senior Forensic Psychiatrist — Court Liaison Leader

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with annual incre m

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Job summary

Metro North Health invites applications for a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist - Forensic Psychiatrist to provide expert clinical leadership within the Court Liaison Service. The role involves conducting complex forensic psychiatric assessments and guiding diversion and treatment pathways for individuals in the justice system.

You will deliver specialist advice to courts, watch-houses and partner agencies, and contribute to education, supervision and statewide quality improvement

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

Metro North Health invites applications for a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist - Forensic Psychiatrist to provide expert clinical leadership within the Court Liaison Service. The role involves conducting complex forensic psychiatric assessments and guiding diversion and treatment pathways for individuals in the justice system.

You will deliver specialist advice to courts, watch-houses and partner agencies, and contribute to education, supervision and statewide quality improvement