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CFOS Therapy Service Clinician / Clinical Nurse Consultant
Brisbane City
Provide advanced forensic mental health therapy and consultation services, supporting consumers with complex risk and behavioural needs.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MH686949 |
| Closing date | 16-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Courtney Whitehead |
| Contact details | (07) 3837 5820 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Provide advanced clinical expertise as a Clinical Nurse Consultant within the Community Forensic Outreach Service (Therapy Service), supporting consumers receiving public mental health services who present with complex mental health needs and behaviours that may place themselves or others at risk. This role focuses on the delivery of formulation-driven therapy and evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions within a forensic mental health framework.
You will provide consultation, liaison, and specialist support to mental health services and stakeholders, contributing to assessment, treatment planning, risk management, and therapeutic intervention for complex consumers. The role also involves clinical leadership, workforce capability development, education, supervision, and participation in quality improvement and service development initiatives across forensic mental health services.
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:
- Deliver advanced therapeutic interventions and forensic mental health expertise for complex consumers
- Provide consultation, advice, and support regarding assessment, risk management, and treatment planning
- Demonstrate high-level clinical judgement, problem-solving, and evidence-based practice
- Contribute to education, supervision, mentoring, and capability development of clinicians
- Lead and participate in quality improvement, research, and service development activities
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
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
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.
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