Clinical Nurse Consultant Mental Health

Advance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.

About the role

The role of the MHAOD Clinical Nurse Consultant provides operational and clinical leadership, in collaboration with CNM in MHAOD service provision to young people by Mental Health Nurses and AMHW at the Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre and Crisis Care Unit.

Advises on the assessment and therapeutic services needed to provide mental health care to young people. Uses the data collected from clinical assessments, works with the Clinical Nurse manager to develop appropriate policies, clinical protocols, and assessment tools to support an efficient mental health service. Monitors compliance with policy, protocols, procedures, and standards pertaining to MHAOD patients. Actively participates in planning for service and quality improvement.

Provides a link between the Youth Justice System, community-based health service providers and the Forensic Mental Health Service. Performs specialised MHAOD assessments on young people who have been referred and facilitates signposting and onwards referral to the appropriate specialist service where necessary.

As part of the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs team, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.

• Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity.

• Operate within the chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives.

• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.

• Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement.

• Represent the Department’s interest on committees and working groups as required.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Free Parking.

• Flexible working and leave arrangements.

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.

• Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.

• Career pathway opportunities.

• Learning and development opportunity programs.

• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.  

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=409849

Applications must be received before Friday, 26 June 2026 at 4:30pm.