Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Psychologist to join our team, delivering psychological services to young people who offend.
Your Key Responsibilities
* To operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, providing psychological assessment, intervention and therapeutic services.
* To provide consultancy services to staff regarding the psychological needs of Youth Justice clients within custodial and community locations, as well as advice to statutory authorities.
Main Tasks
* To undertake psychological assessments, interventions and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, including those who sexually offend.
* Assist in 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 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.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to work collaboratively with our team, providing psychological support to the community office.