Our Aim
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist with extensive knowledge, understanding and experience in forensic mental health issues and risks, specifically in relation to young people, their families/carers, presenting with complex mental health concerns and/or complex behaviours of concern. You will have a proven ability to conduct high level clinical assessments, including the development of comprehensive management plans and completion of court reports. This new position has been developed as a recommendation from the recent Commission of Inquiry Report (Tasmania) to support young people in youth detention who require trauma‐informed psychological intervention. The Senior Clinical Psychologist will have a passion for providing a person‐centred approach and working within a multidisciplinary team environment. As part of CYMHS Reform, clinical services in Tasmania are under development with many exciting professional, developmental and research opportunities available.
The Role
* Working with young people currently detained in Youth Detention, providing trauma‐informed psychological interventions.
* Completing assessments and providing high quality, timely, evidence‐based, written court assessment reports for young people appearing in Tasmanian Courts in relation to offences.
* Working within a dynamic and well‐supported team committed to delivering high quality forensic mental health services to children, young people, and their families/carers.
* Collaborating with innovative team leaders, clinical leads and a consultant forensic psychiatrist to develop new child and youth forensic mental health services in Tasmania.
* Providing support and consultation to other team members as required.
Location
The position is based in Launceston and requires travel to Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
Details of appointment
* Permanent full‐time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
* Hours are to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
* $123,717 to $134,336 per annum + 12% superannuation contribution.
* Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.
Salary Packaging
* Access to a salary package including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
* Access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum.
Benefits
* Travel and relocation assistance support available.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $13.95 per week per person or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia; registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsed to practice in an approved area of practice of Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology.
* Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.
* Driver's Licence.
* Desirable:
o Five or more years of demonstrated clinical practice in forensic psychology with specialist knowledge of forensic client risk assessments.
o Relevant Post‐Graduate Qualifications.
o Eligibility as a board‐approved supervisor with AHPRA.
Position Features
* Provision of services reaching into Youth Detention and a statewide role in preparing reports for court.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything the Department of Health does and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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