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Court Liaison Officer- Griffith/Leeton Local Courts - SCCLS Justice Health - PFTAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsEmployment Type:PermanentFull TimePosition Classification: CNC 2 / SW4 / Clin Psych /Psychologist / OT4Remuneration: dependent on classification plus superannuationHours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ572020Applications close: Tuesday 17 June 2025 at11:59pm AESTPosition Title: Court Liaison Officer (Multi disc) (CNC 2 / SW4 / Clin Psych /Psychologist / OT4) - Griffith and Leeton Local Courts - SCCLS Justice Health - PFTWe are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it''s needed most!If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network. Be part of a supportive environment where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs and broaden your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career. For more information, please see links below:To assist the Court Magistrates with the diversion of defendants who have or are suspected of having a mentalillness, mental disorder or a cognitive impairment from the Criminal Justice System (Court and Correctional Centres)into the community.PLEASE NOTE: The Location / Base Court for this role is Griffith Local CourtMust hold a relevant post graduate qualification in mental health.Must hold a current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel.Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2:o Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.o Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).o Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.Occupational Therapist Level 4:o Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.o Must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.o Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in anacute mental health setting.Psychologist and Accredited Counsellor qualificationCounsellor Level 4: Option 1: Minimum of a four-year accredited psychology degree and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Option 2: Minimum four-year full time equivalent sequence of study via either pathway A or B below and hold membership or demonstrate eligibility for listing on the Australian Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (ARCAP) as either a Division A PACFA minimum Clinical Registrant or Division B ACA minimum Level 3.o Pathway A. Minimum three-year bachelor-level accredited degree in a health-related discipline (psychology, social work, occupational therapy or other relevant discipline) and minimum two years full time equivalent post-graduate higher degree study in counselling via a Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or Australian Counselling Association (ACA) accredited course.o Pathway B. Minimum three-year Bachelor of Counselling degree via a PACFA or ACA-accredited higher degree course and minimum one-year full time equivalent post-graduate higher degree study in counselling via a PACFA or ACA accredited course. Five years full time equivalent clinical experience as a psychologist or post-qualifying counsellor, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.o Minimum Bachelor''s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.o Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting.Our Service and TeamStatewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS) delivered by Justice Health NSW offers mental health support in Local Courts across NSW. This service conducts thorough evaluations and, when suitable, offers suggestions to magistrates for diverting individuals away from custody and intosuitable treatment options.The SCCLS is currently expanding to include 58 local courts in rural, regional, and metro locations.Your annual salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You will also have access to a number of benefits: Additional allowances and salary packaging options. Fitness Passport (if eligible). Genuine career progression and skill-set development. Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues.Diversity and InclusivityWe are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.*This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977READY TO APPLY?The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:1. Five years clinical experience, including three years in an acute mental health setting with post graduate qualifications in mental health.2. Proven advanced mental health assessment, risk assessment and diagnostic interviews skills and a working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Legislation.3. Proven clinical leadership skills including highly developed negotiation, problem solving skills and advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Carolynn Dixon on Carolynn.Dixon@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 11:59pm AESTHow do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) is an essential part of the public health system in New South Wales, Australia.We provide health care services to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems. We service more than 30,000 patients each year across urban, rural, and regional areas, and over 100 community, inpatient, and custodial settings including correctional centres, police cells and courts.Our staff transform the lives of some of our most vulnerable and bring them healthier tomorrows. We are Just the Place for you to deliver care where it is needed most.Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) is an essential part of the public health system in New South Wales, Australia.We provide health care services to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems. We service more than 30,000 patients each year across urban, rural, and regional areas, and over 100 community, inpatient, and custodial settings including correctional centres, police cells and courts.Our staff transform the lives of some of our most vulnerable and bring them healthier tomorrows. We are Just the Place for you to deliver care where it is needed most.Show morePerks and benefits NSW Health State Awards A Range of Leave Types Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (RHWIS) Salary Packaging Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Passport Professional Development Career PathwaysTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr