More about the opportunity

Caraniche Forensic Youth Service is a Victorian, state-wide provider of Youth Offending Programs to the Youth Justice sector. This role will be working with the Community across Parkville / West Metro Region and based in Parkville /Sunshine.

This is a highly specialised role, with the opportunity for both assessment and treatment. A key feature of this role is conducting sexual and violence risk assessments and facilitating criminogenic treatment programs (group and individual) to young people who are subject to community and custodial based dispositions.

Regular liaison with professionals supporting young people is a key element of the role. There will also be the opportunity to undertake individual treatment work, all whilst working within a therapeutic environment.

You will deliver treatment to a client population that presents with a range of forensic/offending histories and clinical and mental health issues. Interventions provided may be short term, episodic, long-term, individual or group based.

What you’ll ideally bring to the role

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology
• Registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated and relevant working experience with people with problem sexual behaviour/sexual offending.
• Experience in clinical and/or forensic assessment, case formulation and treatment,
• High level of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Independence and confidence working in a caring, faced paced environment, with a flexible and agile approach
• Current valid Driver’s Licence

This role requires an individual who is a team player, client focused, has a warm empathic and engaging style, and is wanting to provide early intervention and support for young people who have entered the justice system.

Ideally, you will have experience working with young people who have displayed problematic sexualised behaviours, and have familiarity with sexual offending risk tools (ERASOR, RSVP). You will have a strong desire to work with a youth cohort who are culturally and linguistically diverse and present with varied needs including complex trauma, behavioural issues, mental health, substance use, and low cognitive functioning.

This is a fast paced and dynamic role so organisational skills - including an ability to prioritise tasks - is essential.

The benefits

• Four well-being days a year
• Flexibility to work with your personal commitments
• Internal Training and professional development days
• Employee assistance program for all staff
• The option to purchase additional leave or extend leave at half pay
• Strong commitment to supervision – so you are always supported
• A specialist Community of Practice with other professionals working within the MAPPS team

Why work with us?

There is unlimited opportunity to develop your counselling /clinical skills with a supportive, multidisciplinary team who strive to provide alternative pathways for our youth cohort. Our teams are diverse, and our roles enable ongoing growth and development, where no two days are the same! The work we do makes real and impactful changes in people’s lives.

We are leaders and innovators within our industry, providing unparalleled learning opportunities for our people. Our leaders genuinely care. If you are drawn to work with a team of skilled professionals, and a company that makes real changes in people’s lives, is it time to consider the next chapter of your career with us?

If this sounds like it might be a role for you, please click the "Apply Now" button on this ad and provide an updated resume and cover letter telling us why you think you’d be a great fit.

Please note that candidates may be interviewed and progressed prior to the closing date.

If you seek more information, please connect with us via [email protected], using the subject line: Psychologist - Male Adolescent Program for Positive Sexuality (MAPPS) - Parkville / Sunshine enquiry via EthicalJobs.