Permanent full time opportunity to undertake the leadership and management of the Mental Health Court Liaison Service (CLS) across Southern Queensland in collaboration with the Clinical Director CLS. 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: Provide advanced level leadership, clinical and operational management in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of a coordinated Mental Health CLS across Southern Queensland. A high level of initiative and professional judgement is required in carrying out these duties. Provide specialist advice to the Operations Director, Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service on matters relating to the provision of Mental Health Court Liaison Services and lead service development and planning. Participate in and lead research and quality assurance activities. Provide operational management of the team to ensure it meets its objectives in terms of service delivery and that staff members adhere to policies and procedures. This includes attendance at court sites on a regular basis for the purpose of monitoring and oversight, maintenance of stakeholder relationships, and supervision. 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 Metro North Allied Health Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers 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 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
