Justine Orlandi

Qualifications / Professional Associations:

• Master of Social Work – Charles Sturt University

• Master of Forensic Mental Health – Griffith University

• Bachelor of Psychology (Science) – Victoria University

• Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability) – Melbourne University

• ADOS-2 Coding and reliability – Mindful (Melbourne University)

• Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (Registration number 455489)

Summary Professional Experience:

Justine has over ten years of expertise in delivering specialised clinical services across the disability, mental health, and forensic sectors. Driven by a passion for person centred, evidence-based support, she focuses on improving quality of life while effectively reducing the risks associated with complex behaviours and offending. Justine's forensic practice encompasses delivering offence specific and offence related treatment programs in both individual and group settings, to reduce reoffending and support positive behavioural change.

Her extensive background also includes conducting functional behaviour assessments, thorough risk evaluations and psychometric testing to inform clinical formulations. Grounded in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles, Justine develops and reviews tailored behaviour support plans. She is deeply committed to minimising restrictive practices by championing proactive, least restrictive interventions that promote client safety, independence and meaningful participation.

Specialising in forensic mental health and dual disability, Justine has experience collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement integrated mental health treatment plans for individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses. Her holistic approach ensures that behavioural, psychological and psychiatric needs are addressed through coordinated care.

Additionally, she has experience conducting ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition) evaluations as part of collaborative autism diagnostic assessments, ensuring accurate diagnoses and supportive recommendations for individuals and their families.

Throughout her career, Justine has provided clinical oversight for treatment plans, behaviour Support Plans, and restrictive interventions, ensuring strict compliance with practice standards and relevant legal frameworks. Highly adept at navigating complex court and legal processes, she draws on proven therapeutic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical behaviours Therapy (DBT)—to tailor interventions to unique individual needs. Furthermore, she is dedicated to mentoring practitioners, fostering reflective practice, and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Justine is recognised for her collaborative approach and her ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with participants, families, support teams and multidisciplinary professionals. She remains committed to achieving meaningful, sustainable outcomes that enhance safety, wellbeing and overall quality of life.