Department of Human Services SA
Cavan, SA, Australia
A$108,347-A$116,216 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
On-site
Posted 2 days ago
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision‐making, and help our communities when it matters most.
Our Community and Aboriginal Partnerships Division helps to build community safety and wellbeing by providing support and services to children, young people and families, including those involved with the youth justice system, remote Aboriginal communities, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The division also leads the department's Closing the Gap work.
An exciting opportunity exists to join a newly established Young Offender Program (YOP) clinical team. Closely working with the YOP Cultural Team, this role supports young people and their families through individualised, clinically sound and culturally informed assessment and intervention. The position plays a key role in reducing youth offending and promoting positive change.
Senior Psychologist, YOP is a role within Youth Justice and Inclusion Support and is accountable to the Clinical Manager, YOP for:
* delivering high-quality psychological assessment, case formulation, and intervention planning for young people identified through the YOP process
* contribute to reducing young offender reoffending, by addressing the complex needs of young people through trauma‐informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive practice and supporting access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
* providing clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, supports the implementation of best practice models, and contributes to service development and innovation.
Special Conditions
* Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check if new to the Department and a satisfactory Employment‐related Screening Check where this is required for the role.
* Successful applicant will be required to hold a Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed and maintain a DHS WWCC during employment.
* Successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of completion of the Child Safe Environments for Children and Young People full‐day training course or evidence of enrolment.
* Must hold a current Australian issued Driver's Licence (equivalent to minimum class "C" - South Australian), which must be maintained. Incumbent must be willing and able to drive all government vehicles within their licence classification during the course of their duties.
* Some out of hours work may be required. Intrastate and interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
Essential Qualifications
* Incumbent must hold a Masters' level qualification in Clinical, Forensic or other Applied Psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia to practice as a psychologist as well as Psychology Board of Australia status as a Board Approved Supervisor.
Additional Information
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of 2 pages, addressing how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, one of whom must be your recent line manager, and attach your current resume via the online application form. For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website www.dhs.sa.gov.au/careers
Enquiries to: Sky Lambert, 0417 874 814 sky.lambert@sa.gov.au
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