Aboriginal Provisional Psychologist | Psychologist – Orana Youth Justice Centre, Youth JusticeThis role is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.Your roleYouth Justice is looking for an innovative and dynamic provisional psychologist or clinical psychology registrar to join our psychology and allied health services team in the Central and Far West Youth Justice teams located in Dubbo NSW.
Working as part of a team, you willAdvocate 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 followingUndertake 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 ForMinimum four-year accredited qualification in psychologyCurrent provisional or full registration (Clinical Psychology registrar) with the Psychology Board of Australia:A current Driver's Licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSWCurrent NSW Working with Children Check clearance.AboriginalityThis role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations people.As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations people.
Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows.
Either will be accepted: Confirmation of Aboriginality form or Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.What We OfferA challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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