Experienced forensic mental health professionals needed in Western Australia

About our services

The Western Australian (WA) State Forensic Mental Health Service (SFMHS) provides specialist services to individuals with a mental illness and high-risk behaviours who are involved in the criminal justice system or at risk of serious offending.

Our state-wide services, comprised of inpatient, community, court, prison in-reach and detention centre-based programs, provide a range of evidence informed interventions and treatments to adults, children and adolescents with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours, risks and presentations.

Find out more about State Forensic Mental Health Service.

WA State Forensic Mental Health Services are going through a period of substantial expansion.

The North Metropolitan Health Service is currently part of a significant statewide transformation of forensic mental health services. This is through the introduction of the Criminal Law Mental Impairment Act (CLMI) 2023 on 1 September 2024 and the Graylands Reconfiguration and Forensics Project (GRAFP). Both will result in substantial growth of the forensic mental health workforce.

Who we are looking for

SFMHS are seeking experienced mental health clinicians with forensic experience to help expand and develop our multidisciplinary services in Western Australia.

We have opportunities for clinicians eligible for Australian registration or membership across the following professions:

• Mental Health and general trained Nurses
• Consultant Psychiatrists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Occupational Therapists

If you are passionate about a forensic mental health career with an Aussie lifestyle and salary, please register your interest (external site) to learn more.