Do you have experience in disability and complex needs? Drive success for an exciting new rehabilitation program. 

• Lead a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
• Earn $101,120 - $122,348 + super.
• Fixed term role until June 2022.

The Prison Disability Support Initiative (PDSI) is a new service that will better support the rehabilitation of prisoners with disability and complex needs and their transition back into the community.

As a senior clinician leading our multi-disciplinary team, you will have a unique opportunity to establish a best practice initiative and drive its future success across Victoria.

We are currently seeking senior clinicians for the following location: Lara and Greater Geelong (based at Barwon Prison and/or Marngoneet and Karreenga Correctional Centres).

If you want to work in a complex forensic setting and lead change in corrections for people with disability, we want to hear from you.

A day in the life of a PDSI senior clinician

By leading your team in delivering newly established programs and services, you will help shape the future of forensic intervention for disability and complex needs within corrections. You will also:

• Focus on assessment, treatment and transition planning for complex needs such as cognitive impairment and psycho-social disability.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team including case workers, case managers and activity coordinators.
• Guide support and training for custodial staff in the areas of disability and complex needs.
• Supervise risk assessments and group-based programs using evidence-based tools.
• Target criminogenic needs and underlying thinking patterns.
• Coordinate service planning for community and prison-based treatment.
• Help determine treatment pathways and prepare plans and reports.
• Contribute to research and education programs.
• Drive the success of the PDSI program in consultation with the manager and senior project officer.

As part of our team, you will provide support to both metro and regional correctional facilities which will involve some travel to regional Victoria.

Support when you need it

Your welfare and career success are a top priority. We provide personalised training and support in a variety of ways, including:

• A specialised clinical induction program.
• Clinical supervision and reflective practice, as well as day-to-day catch ups and debriefing sessions.
• Ongoing professional development including foundation, theory and on-the-job mentoring to build your pathway towards becoming a senior clinician.
• Conference and clinical scholarship opportunities.
• Research working groups.
• Annual funding of your AHPRA, ACMHN, AASW or OTC registration.

Considering a tree change?

If you're interested in making a lifestyle change near to one of our facilities, talk to us about accessing our relocation allowance.

Eligibility

To apply, you’ll need to hold (or be eligible for) one of the following:

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Be registered as a nurse and be eligible to be credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse.
• Be registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. You will also need to possess a current Victorian driver’s licence.

About us 

Corrections Victoria (CV) is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's corrections system, which incorporates prisons and Community Correctional Services (CCS). As a service agency within the Department of Justice & Community Safety, CV develops and implements policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate offenders by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.

We regularly review applications so don’t hesitate to submit prior to the closing date. Please note: Key selection criteria responses are not required.

To find out more about the role, contact Emma Wilson, Recruitment Campaigns Advisor on 0419 379 476 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Clinician – Prison Disability Support Initiative - Lara & Greater Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff in a number of roles including clinicians. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email [email protected].