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Staff Specialist - Forensic Psychiatrist
Biala Community Health Centre, Petrie Terrace
Provide specialist psychiatric services to forensic and high-risk consumers across the southern and central areas of Queensland as part of the Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH680086 |
| Closing date | 20-May-2026 |
| Job duration | See role description |
| Contact person | Katherine Moss |
| Contact details | 07 3837 5820 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
It is the purpose of this role is to provide specialist psychiatric services to forensic and high-risk consumers across the southern and central areas of Queensland as part of the Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service (QFMHS) Community Forensic Outreach Service, Qld Fixated Threat Assessment Centre, Court Liaison Service, Indigenous Mental Health Intervention Program, Police Communications Centre Mental Health Liaison Service, Parole Board Liaison).
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Provision of specialist forensic mental health input to Hospital and Health Service (HHS) mental health services through consultation and liaison, intervention and educational services.
- Undertake consultation, assessment, interventions and training in relation to areas of general violence risk as well as specialist problem areas (e.g. stalking, arson and sex offending.
- Provide timely feedback to referring services, including the provision of reports, as per the Chief Psychiatrist Policy for the Treatment and care of patients subject to a Forensic Order, Treatment Support Order or other identified Higher Risk Patients and in line with the Statewide Violence Risk Assessment and Management Framework.
- Attendance at team meetings, case conferences and ARMC meetings.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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