Forensic Programs Manager
Fairfield, California, United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
Key skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Forensic Programs Manager
• Permanent Full Time
• Multidisciplinary Role Classifications: RPN5/SW5/ OT5/ P5
• Based at Thomas Embling Hospital | Maybe required to work at other sites from time to time
Please Note: Applications will be assessed as received and position may close earlier than indicated.
A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.
About the Role:
The Forensic Programs Manager is responsible for leading the design, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic programs that support recovery, wellbeing and offence-specific rehabilitation within forensic mental health services.
Duties:
• The primary focus of the role is to lead, develop and implement integrated forensic programs.
• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of integrated forensic programs aligned with the DUNDRUM framework, Model of Care and organisational priorities.
• Provide clinical and operational oversight to ensure programs are evidence based, risk responsive, multidisciplinary and embedded within consumer pathways.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation through program evaluation, outcomes monitoring, research collaboration and service development initiatives.
• Build workforce capability through effective leadership, supervision, workforce planning and resource management to support safe and sustainable service delivery.
• Ensure high standards of governance, compliance and performance through strong operational leadership, reporting and cross service collaboration.
About You:
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive post registration experience in forensic mental health or a related clinical setting .
• Ability to apply discipline-specific standards, ethical frameworks, and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, CMIA, Sentencing Act) to practice in secure forensic environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering evidence based, offence specific and recovery oriented therapeutic programs.
• Proven leadership capability in multidisciplinary environments, with experience contributing to strategic service planning, policy development and continuous improvement.
• High level communication, evaluation and reporting skills, including the use of clinical data, systems and technology to inform service delivery and executive decision-making .
Qualifications, knowledge, experience:
• This is multidisciplined opportunity and possession of a relevant tertiary qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate Board or Association as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• The qualifications required for each discipline are:
Registered Nurse RPN5:
◦ Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Must have current unrestricted registration with AHPRA and a post-graduate qualification in mental health nursing or equivalent.
Psychologist Grade 5:
◦ General registration with AHPRA
◦ Masters or Doctorate qualifications (Clinical, Forensic or Neuropsychology)
◦ Eligibility for (or enrolled in) an Area of Practice Endorsement in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and/or forensic psychology.
Social Worker Grade 5:
◦ Tertiary qualifications in Social Work coupled with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Occupational Therapist Grade 5:
◦ Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
◦ Approved degree in Occupational Therapy and recognised for membership of OT Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
To access a copy of the position description, please click here
Benefits
• Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
• Mental health & wellbeing programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
• Comprehensive orientation
Eligibility
• COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
• Permanent Full Time
• Multidisciplinary Role Classifications: RPN5/SW5/ OT5/ P5
• Based at Thomas Embling Hospital | Maybe required to work at other sites from time to time
Please Note: Applications will be assessed as received and position may close earlier than indicated.
A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.
About the Role:
The Forensic Programs Manager is responsible for leading the design, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic programs that support recovery, wellbeing and offence-specific rehabilitation within forensic mental health services.
Duties:
• The primary focus of the role is to lead, develop and implement integrated forensic programs.
• Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of integrated forensic programs aligned with the DUNDRUM framework, Model of Care and organisational priorities.
• Provide clinical and operational oversight to ensure programs are evidence based, risk responsive, multidisciplinary and embedded within consumer pathways.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation through program evaluation, outcomes monitoring, research collaboration and service development initiatives.
• Build workforce capability through effective leadership, supervision, workforce planning and resource management to support safe and sustainable service delivery.
• Ensure high standards of governance, compliance and performance through strong operational leadership, reporting and cross service collaboration.
About You:
• Relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive post registration experience in forensic mental health or a related clinical setting .
• Ability to apply discipline-specific standards, ethical frameworks, and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, CMIA, Sentencing Act) to practice in secure forensic environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering evidence based, offence specific and recovery oriented therapeutic programs.
• Proven leadership capability in multidisciplinary environments, with experience contributing to strategic service planning, policy development and continuous improvement.
• High level communication, evaluation and reporting skills, including the use of clinical data, systems and technology to inform service delivery and executive decision-making .
Qualifications, knowledge, experience:
• This is multidisciplined opportunity and possession of a relevant tertiary qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate Board or Association as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
• The qualifications required for each discipline are:
Registered Nurse RPN5:
◦ Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Must have current unrestricted registration with AHPRA and a post-graduate qualification in mental health nursing or equivalent.
Psychologist Grade 5:
◦ General registration with AHPRA
◦ Masters or Doctorate qualifications (Clinical, Forensic or Neuropsychology)
◦ Eligibility for (or enrolled in) an Area of Practice Endorsement in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and/or forensic psychology.
Social Worker Grade 5:
◦ Tertiary qualifications in Social Work coupled with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Occupational Therapist Grade 5:
◦ Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
◦ Approved degree in Occupational Therapy and recognised for membership of OT Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
To access a copy of the position description, please click here
Benefits
• Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
• Mental health & wellbeing programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
• Comprehensive orientation
Eligibility
• COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.