Forensic Court Liason Officer
Core
Provide specialist mental health assessments and consultations for individuals appearing before court, offering clinical opinions to magistrates and legal stakeholders to support diversion from the criminal justice system.
Role type
Forensic Court Liaison Officer (Allied Health Professional)
Builds
Clinical reports and care pathways for court proceedings
Domain
Forensic mental health and justice system
Required skills
Mental health assessment, clinical report writing, liaison with courts/legal/police, knowledge of Mental Health Act 2009 (SA), experience in forensic/acute/community mental health, registration with AHPRA (Nurse, OT, Psychologist, or Social Worker)
Preferred skills
Experience working within SA Health or comparable health networks, ability to engage consumers in high-pressure environments
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct mental health assessments of individuals appearing before court, liaise with courts/legal representatives/police/community services, prepare clear clinical reports for court proceedings, support diversion from the criminal justice system
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC