Principal Clinical Lead
Core
Provide strategic clinical and operational leadership for a 25-bed unit supporting prisoners with complex behavioural needs, mental illness, or disability, while managing risk and continuity of care.
Role type
Senior IC clinical lead (psychology/allied health)
Builds
Clinical governance frameworks, behaviour support plans, and coordinated reintegration pathways
Domain
Forensic mental health and correctional services
Required skills
Clinical supervision, risk assessment, Positive Behaviour Support, trauma-informed practice, clinical governance, multidisciplinary team leadership, policy development
Preferred skills
Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, data-driven service planning, stakeholder advocacy
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise clinical and behaviour support staff; audit and endorse clinical records and intervention plans; provide specialist assessment and advice on complex behavioural risk; lead multidisciplinary case and incident reviews; coordinate transitions between custody and community services; represent the organization in external networks.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship