About the role

The Forensic Liaison Officer will coordinate, support, monitor and report on the care and management of consumers under Forensic Orders within West Moreton's Community and Acute Mental Health Service. 

This position will coordinate and provide direct care and management of consumers under Forensic Orders (as identified in the Mental Health Act 2016) and any other consumer as delegated by the Team Leader or Clinical Director.

This position is a contact point for specialist forensic services and criminal justice agencies, ensuring continuity of care and the smooth transition of consumers between services.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

Health Practitioner 4 - $124,432 - $133,901 per annum

Nurse Grade 7 - $132,562 - $143,924 per annum

For specific details of the position please refer to the relevant role description.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated high level ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and within the state-wide FLO network to utilise well developed clinical skills in the assessment, treatment, risk management and care of consumers on Forensic Orders.
• Demonstrated high level understanding of Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 and the ability to provide advice on how to translate legislation, policies, and standards into practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, open communication and a positive environment within a multidisciplinary team, actively contributing to the learning and development of others to a high standard in the mental health service.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal education, professional development, clinical and professional supervision and a commitment to leading the development of colleagues through the provision of education, supervision and mentorship and the promotion of personal and professional accountability.
• High level ability to practise within an evidence-based framework and initiate quality improvement and research activities.
• Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.