About this Role
We are seeking experienced professionals in psychology, social work, mental health nursing or occupational therapy to join our team of forensic clinicians based in Lara.
As a Forensic Senior Clinician, you will use your expert clinical skills to work directly with people in custody and on community orders. You will deliver a wide range of individualised services including:
* Group and Individual Interventions for diverse offending groups.
* Mentoring and Supervision of clinical staff and students, ensuring high standards.
* Advanced Clinical Services for complex cases, including assessments and treatment planning.
* Ongoing Quality Assurance and improvement of services through feedback and reflective practice.
This is career-defining work with marginalised groups that you cannot access anywhere else.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver individualised services to clients in custody and on community orders.
* Provide mentoring and supervision to clinical staff and students.
* Conduct advanced clinical services for complex cases.
* Ensure ongoing quality assurance and improvement of services.
What We Offer
* A specialised induction program for new clinical staff.
* Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.
* Mental health and wellbeing care – essential debriefing for the first 12 months for new forensic practitioners.
* Ongoing professional development, including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities.
* Your professional association membership or registration funded annually.
* Relocation allowances for eligible candidates.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
* Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
* Registered as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People are Strongly Encouraged to Apply