Psychologist –
Custodial & Community Office,
Youth Justice
1 x Ongoing, Full time – Orana Youth Justice Centre (Custodial)
1 x Ongoing, Full time – Dubbo Youth Justice Community Office (Community)
Location : Dubbo
Psychologist, Salary ($74,302 - $130,530 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.
We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait islander descent. 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.
Your role
Youth Justice is looking for an innovative and dynamic Youth Justice Psychologist to service their Custodial Centre and Community Office based in Dubbo.
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 do
Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, including those who sexually offend.
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.
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.
You will be part of a team of Youth Justice Psychologists reporting to a Clinical Manager, providing psychological support to the varied units within the Dubbo Community Office and Custodial Centre.
What we're looking for
Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology
Current 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.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Are you ready to join us?
Applications close 28 February **** at 11 : 59pm AEST.
Got a question?
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.
Other Information
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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