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Court Liaison Officer (Multi Disc) Griffith Local Courts and Backfill to Metropolitan and Rural Courts SCCLS Justice Health PFT Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 ($131,870.90 - $134,464.17), Clinical Psychologist ($122,881 - $128,653), Occupational Therapist Lvl 4 ($121,658 - $124,607), Social Worker Lvl 4 ($121,658 - $124,607)Hours Per Week: 38Applications Close: 10 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST The Role To assist the Local Court Magistrate with the diversion of defendants who have or are suspected of having a mental illness, mental disorder or a cognitive impairment from the Criminal Justice System into the community. This role will be based out of Griffith Local Court and provide a telehealth diversion service to Metropolitan, Rural and Regional Local Courts across NSW. Essential Criteria Must hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health. Must hold a current NSW Drivers Licence. Qualifications for Specific Clinical Roles Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Current full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 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 Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Must hold general registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Five years full time equivalent post registration clinical experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent in an acute mental health setting. Psychologist and Accredited Counsellor Option 1: Minimum of a fouryear accredited psychology degree and hold general registration with Psychology Board of Australia under AHPRA. Option 2: Minimum fouryear 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. Pathway A Minimum threeyear bachelorlevel accredited degree in a healthrelated discipline and minimum two years full time equivalent postgraduate higher degree study in counselling via an accredited course. Pathway B Minimum threeyear Bachelor of Counselling degree via an accredited higher degree course and minimum oneyear full time equivalent postgraduate higher degree study in counselling via an accredited course. Social Worker Level 4 Minimum Bachelors degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. 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 Team Statewide Community and Court Liaison Service (SCCLS) delivered by Justice Health NSW offers mental health support in Local Courts across NSW. The SCCLS is currently expanding to include 58 local courts in rural, regional, and metro locations. Salary and Benefits Additional allowances and salary packaging options. Fitness Passport (if eligible). Genuine career progression and skillset development. Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues. Diversity and Inclusivity We are an equalopportunity 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. Application Process Please submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions: Five years clinical experience, including three years in an acute mental health setting with postgraduate qualifications in mental health. Proven advanced mental health assessment, risk assessment and diagnostic interview skills and a working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Legislation. Proven clinical leadership skills including highly developed negotiation, problem solving skills and advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. If you have questions, contact Carolynn Dixon at [email protected]. Applications close: 10 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. #J-18808-Ljbffr