Seeking a qualified psychiatrist to provide expert advice to the Mental Health Court on psychiatric evidence and treatment needs under the Mental Health Act 2016 and Forensic Disability Act 2011

Job details

Applications are invited from suitably qualified psychiatrists for appointment as an assisting clinician to the Mental Health Court.

The assisting clinician provides advice to the Mental Health Court on the meaning and significance of clinical evidence and offers advice about clinical issues relating to the treatment, care and detention needs of a person under the Mental Health Act 2016 and Forensic Disability Act 2011.  

The successful candidate(s) will:

• be a Psychiatric Specialist of substantial standing registered in Australia;
• possess sound knowledge of mental illness, the system for providing mental health treatment in Queensland and issues affecting persons with mental illness;
• possess a sound knowledge of the Queensland forensic system for dealing with offenders who are unsound of mind or unfit for trial;
• require an understanding of the rights of the mentally ill, including the right to natural justice;
• require knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire the knowledge, of the Mental Health Act 2016 and Forensic Disability Act 2011;
• possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to relate effectively with the judiciary on psychiatric and medical issues.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Further information on the Mental Health Act 2016 is available at www.health.qld.gov.au/mental-health-act/.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information Package (Psychiatrist) (PDF, 242KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Application Form_Assisting Clinicians - Psychiatrist (Word, 575KB)
  Application Kit