Safe Pathways Clinician - Silverwater CC, Long Bay CC, Justice Health Olympic Park - TFT up to 30 June 2026 (Part time/jobshare option is possible)

Position Title: Safe Pathways Clinician - Silverwater CC, Long Bay CC, Justice Health Olympic Park - TFT up to 30 June 2026 (Part time/jobshare option is possible)

If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. 

We are a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

The Safe Pathways Clinician provides support to patients experiencing non-suicidal self-injury and/or suicidal thoughts or behaviours while in adult custody.
The clinician will undertake mental health triage and assessment of patients to support safe care as a result of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury thoughts and behaviours. The clinician will support those with acute distress and facilitate interventions to address the immediate needs of the patient and identify if ongoing supports such as aftercare and the custodial Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) are required, and support access to mental health care pathways where required.

Interventions will be undertaken in collaboration with Custodial Mental Health, Primary Care, Drug & Alcohol and Corrective Services NSW streams. A key focus of the role will be to guide suicide prevention specific, evidence-based supports, while remaining mindful of maintaining the balance between necessary intervention and enabling the skills of the person presenting and their support networks. 

Essential Requirements:

1. For nursing staff – Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
2. For allied health – A Bachelor degree or post graduate qualification in allied health professions, including social work, occupational therapy or psychology. You must have at least three years of clinical experience working. Allied Health applicant must have AHPRA registration (Psychologist/Occupational Therapist) or AASW membership (Social Worker)

Our Service and Team

Custodial Mental Health (CMH) is a specialist mental health service within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network that provides a range of mental health services to adults in NSW correctional centres.

CMH includes a specialist mental health team with mental health nurses (MHNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, psychiatrists, career medical officers (CMOs), and psychiatry registrars who are supported by administrative and managerial staff.

CMH clinicians work alongside staff from other clinical streams and CSNSW staff, including Psychology, Offender Services and Programs, and Custodial Operations staff in the provision of mental health services. Mental health services begin at the point of reception and continue through to release from custody or transfer to another correctional centre.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Salary and Benefits 

Your salary plus superannuation and leave loading is just the beginning. You’ll have access to:

·       Access to salary packaging benefits.

·       A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (If full-time).

·       Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.

·       Fantastic training & education opportunities available.

Diversity and Inclusivity 

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.