Clinical Educator - OVA Reduction

About the role

Forensicare, Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services, is recruiting a Clinical Educator for Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) Reduction at Thomas Embling Hospital. This is an advanced clinical leadership role based at the hospital, with possible occasional work at other sites. The educator leads training and clinical education on safely reducing clinical aggression, violence and restrictive practices, covering hospital induction and ongoing security training, and physical intervention training and debriefing support for staff within the organisation-wide Prevention and Management of Aggression (PMoA) framework.

Key responsibilities

• Lead hospital physical intervention training as part of the PMoA programme, including induction and refresher programs.
• Support staff to develop skills in therapeutic engagement, early intervention, de-escalation and safe responses to clinical violence and aggression.
• Ensure education and training is evidence-based and aligned with legislation, accreditation requirements and best practice.
• Contribute to evaluating training effectiveness, including learning outcomes and their use in clinical practice.
• Provide in-situ teaching, coaching and reinforcement of violence and aggression prevention and management to multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Promote recovery-focused, trauma-informed, human rights-based and least-restrictive approaches.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on the prevention and management of clinical violence and aggression.
• Work with leaders, managers, educators and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen consistent approaches.

Required profile

• AHPRA registration in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Psychology, or eligibility for AASW membership, with relevant postgraduate qualifications and post-registration clinical experience in mental health or forensic mental health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary forensic mental health practice and evidence-informed approaches to violence and aggression.
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and a commitment to reducing restrictive practices.
• Proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate education and training programs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

The position is full time, multiple roles, with a salary of $123,302 - $140,925 plus superannuation and benefits. Applications are reviewed as received and advertising may close early; the role is subject to a police check.