RN Mental Health
Core
Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care to individuals in an immigration detention centre.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Builds
Person-centred, evidence-based mental health care plans and interventions for detainees
Domain
Correctional health / Forensic mental health
Required skills
Mental health assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic support, psychoeducation, clinical formulation, care coordination, risk management, electronic medical records
Preferred skills
Correctional health experience, forensic mental health experience, AOD (alcohol and other drugs) experience, high-acuity setting experience
Responsibilities
Conduct mental state and risk assessments, deliver evidence-based mental health interventions, coordinate access to multidisciplinary health services, maintain accurate clinical documentation, contribute to quality improvement and compliance
Seniority
Senior, specialist experience required (5+ years postgrad or 7+ years total)