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Contact Person Name: Rebecca Carpentier Team Community Forensic Mental Health is seeking expressions of interest from employees interested in working as a Court Liaison Officer across the Burnie and Devonport Magistrates courts. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake work within the Forensic Mental Health Service to deliver specialist mental health assessment and consultation to Magistrates, Solicitors, Police, and Community Corrections staff. The successful applicant can be based out of the CFMHS Launceston office however travel will be required to attend court in Burnie and Devonport in person as required. Role Provide specialist clinical mental health assessment to those persons identified within the Justice system as having or who may have a mental health problem. Provide highlevel written reports to the Courts. Liaise with other government and nongovernment agencies to formulate appropriate interventions that are acceptable to the Court and the client. Ensure referral and relevant information is relayed promptly to agencies involved with ongoing care of people with mental health problems involved with the criminal justice system. You will need Demonstrated specialist knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders and the needs of individuals experiencing psychological and emotional problems. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working in a forensic setting or ability to acquire the same and obtain certification as a Mental Health Officer under the Mental Health Act and other current statutory requirements. Demonstrated ability to organise and manage workload, set priorities and work without close supervision as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of Appointment Fixed term fulltime, day worker, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of 12 months. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies. Classification Salary: $109,767 - $115,813 per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 Allowances Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type 6.5% Correctional Allowance Benefits available to eligible candidates Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. Eligibility Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and possess specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, a hospitalbased training program that resulted in previous registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse registration authority within Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Current Driver''s Licence Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check. Statement of Duties & Associated Documents Download the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. CNS Court Liaison Officer G5 Department of Health Applicant Guide How To Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 12page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. Contact Person Name: Rebecca Carpentier Position: A/ADON CFMHS & DHLS Phone number: 0455 383 124 Email address: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr