Community Mental Health Nurse | Youth Forensic Team
Core
Provide mental health assessments, interventions, and case management for young people (aged 10-18) involved in the Youth Justice system, including court liaison and work within youth justice residences.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse – Community Mental Health (Youth Forensic)
Builds
Intervention plans and assessment reports for youth in the justice system
Domain
Mental Health / Youth Justice / Forensic Services
Required skills
Psychiatric assessment, risk identification, case management, clinical interviewing, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act/MHA/Criminal Justice Act, cultural expertise in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Preferred skills
Experience in Child, Adolescent and Family services, Specialist Mental Health, working with Maori
Technologies
Clinical interviewing tools, diagnostic assessment frameworks
Responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive mental health and AOD screens and assessments; Formulate and deliver intervention plans; Conduct youth court liaison work; Provide consultation into Youth Justice residences and prison youth wings; Liaise with Youth Justice Agencies and NGOs
Seniority
Experienced Registered Nurse