• Full time ongoing SW4 or OT4
• Based at Ravenhall Correctional Centre
• Diverse and supportive environments

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. 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. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills, conduct research and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

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Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria.

Completed in 2017, Ravenhall Correctional Centre is a medium-security men's prison located in Melbourne's west, providing world-class forensic mental health services in Victoria in a purpose-built state of the art facility developed to international best practice standards.

About the Role:

The Tambo Program comprises 10 beds and provides enhanced psychosocial rehabilitation and reintegration opportunities to address the needs of prisoners/patients with significant mental health issues in the months leading up to their release in a supported, Recovery-focused environment. The Community Integration Program (CIP) program provides assertive outreach to support patients through comprehensive pre-and post-release transition planning. This role provides high-level management and direction for the overall operation of the programs including planning, development of staffing, physical and financial resources, and overseeing the delivery of multi-disciplinary services. The Program Manager also provides supervision and line management to staff across the programs and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to improve and maintain clinical, educational and support activities.

Duties:

• Provide high-level leadership, management, and direction for the operation of the Tambo and CIP programs
• Drive and role model effective and collaborative relationships with patients and stakeholders
• Develop and implement strategies to assist program development and growth

About You:

• At least five years of clinical experience in mental health
• Management and leadership experience desirable
• Expertise in psychosocial rehabilitation and reintegration desirable

What you need:

Occupational Therapy

• Approved degree in Occupational Therapy recognised for membership of Occupational Therapy Australia – Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

Social Work

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

This position is subject to a Police Check.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of managers and supervisors.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological support, peer support and critical incidence response programs, as needed.

For more information on employee benefits visit www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencing work at Forensicare.

Current Forensicare employees should apply through eRecruit using an account which is linked to their Forensicare email address. Employees should contact People and Culture if they are unable to access their Forensicare eRecruit account.

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 curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.