The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking Senior Onsite Clinicians to provide a critical role for Corrections Victoria.

About the role

• Provide individual clinical assessment and intervention for Corrections Victoria staff seeking treatment for mental health concerns and trauma exposure.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducation sessions to the workforce on topics related to psychosocial risks and workplace mental health and wellbeing.
• Collaboratively support local implementation of initiatives to address mental health and wellbeing issues in high-security prisons.

 As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Have demonstrated experience at a senior level in the provision of mental health and wellbeing support.
• Have significant experience in and knowledge of assessment, individual and group treatment and behaviour intervention treatment models with complex populations
• Be flexible and comfortable working in a fluid and complex environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at all levels both in writing and in person
• Be reflective, open to feedback and keen on contributing to a culture of psychological safety.

There are five roles, each based at a different high-security prison in Victoria. The role will include monthly travel into the CBD for professional development and team building sessions.

Qualifications 

• Hold registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
• Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor or Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Supervisor status is desirable.
• Specialist endorsement and/or experience in a clinical or forensic field would be highly desirable.
• Trained in delivering reflective practice or group supervision (desirable).
• Trained in Psychological First Aid (desirable).
• Minimum four years post-registration experience, or equivalent.
• A current Victorian driver’s licence is required.

What's in it for you

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

• Job stability – two-year fixed term position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
• A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
• Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
• Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jo Upson on 0488 559 395 or email [email protected]