Senior Specialist Mental Health Worker

Department of Health; Darwin; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Darwin is seeking a professional to provide forensic mental health reports for adults involved with the criminal justice system. The role will operate across courts, prisons, hospitals and community settings to prepare written reports for Darwin Local Courts.

The position offers a Professional 3 level remuneration package with a total package in the range shown, including base salary and allowances.

Qualifications

• Must hold eligibility to provide clinical reports in forensic mental health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical reports for adults with major mental disorders involved with the criminal justice system.
• Collaborate across courts, prison, hospital and community settings.

Job description

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package $138,602 - $155,011 (including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Vacancy Number:

002264

Vacancy End Date:

11/06/2027

Agency:

Department of Health

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Unit

Top End Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services

Location:

Darwin

Primary Objective:

The position works across courts, prison, hospital and community settings and undertakes clinical reports for adults with major mental disorders who are involved with the criminal justice system. The role provides written reports for the Darwin Local courts.

Special Instructions:

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Contact:

Simon Peters, Clinical Manager, Forensic Mental Health on 08 8999 4988 or [e-mail]

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