Youth Justice Mental Health Coordinator
$136,651–$136,651 year
On-siteClifton Hill, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Provide expert clinical leadership, guidance, and support to Youth Justice Mental Health Clinicians across Victoria. Lead training, orientation, reflective practice, and professional development programs. Drive statewide service development initiatives in youth forensic mental health and build strong partnerships across mental health, youth justice, and community sectors. Advise senior leaders on emerging trends, best practice, and strategic priorities in youth forensic mental health. This role offers a fixed-term position until July 2027 with a pro-rata salary of $136,650.80 plus super and salary packaging. Forensicare delivers recovery-focused care for people experiencing serious mental illness connected to or at risk of contact with the justice system.
Required Qualifications
- Registration/qualifications as a Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Social Worker
- Extensive experience (approximately 10+ years post-registration) in mental health, including forensic and youth settings
- Expertise in forensic mental health assessment, risk management, and evidence-based interventions for young people
- Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, facilitation, and communication skills
- Knowledge of the Victorian youth justice and mental health service landscape
- Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
- Police Check
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