Listed By: NSW Department of Communities & Justice on 14 Apr 2025Far West Youth Justice Community Office,Youth Justice· Ongoing, Full time· Location: Bourke, Dubbo or negotiable within the Central and Far West area.· Psychologist, Salary ($76,531 - $134,446 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingThis is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.Your roleYouth Justice is looking for an innovative and dynamic Provisional Psychologist, Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist to join our Psychology and Allied Health Services team in the Far West Youth Justice Community Team. Working as part of a team you will:Advocate for the psychosocial health needs of Aboriginal young people, their families, and community in a holistic and culturally sound manner.Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services.Provide a consultancy service to staff regarding the psychological needs of Youth Justice clients within custodial and community locations, as well as advice to statutory authorities such as the Parole Board.What you’ll doYou will be part of a team of experienced Youth Justice Psychologists reporting to a Clinical Manager, providing psychological support within the Community and Custody setting. In your role you will provide the following:Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, including those who sexually offend.Create holistic treatment plans to support the needs of young people, their families, and community.Assist in the formulation and review of individual Risk-Needs-Responsivity based case plans for the management and supervision of young people on remand or sentenced to a custodial or community order.Engage with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in a respectful and collaborative manner.Liaise with a range of professionals including Aboriginal Caseworkers, Aboriginal Practice Officers, the YJNSW Aboriginal Strategic and Co-ordination Unit, Koori Children’s Court, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers.Deliver training to staff, including Youth Justice Caseworkers, in the screening, identification, and support of young people with mental health problems, intellectual disability, or cognitive impairment.Maintain confidential documentation, including electronic Case Notes on Client Information Management System, in accordance with departmental policies, APS guidelines on record keeping, and professional ethics.Prepare reports, advice, and consultation to statutory authorities such as Children’s Courts, the Serious Young Offenders Review Panel, State Parole Authority, and Mental Health Review Tribunal.Be dynamic and able to think on their feet.Responsive to individual needs and situations.What we’re looking forCurrent provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.A current Drivers’ Licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW.Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/clearances:· National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.What We OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including:Assistance for relocation if required up to $5000 subject to conditions in the Crown Employees (Transferred Employees Compensation) Award.A challenging and rewarding career.Flexible, autonomous work environment.Competitive pay and conditions.Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Applications close 11 May 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Clinical Manager Todd Heard on 0427 809 123 or todd.heard@dcj.nsw.gov.au.If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Lisa Smith on 0456 199 105 or via lisa.smith3@dcj.nsw.gov.au.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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