*Challenge yourself on complex cases and drive the future of forensic intervention in Victoria*
* *Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team*
* *Earn $90,067 - $102,192 + super*
* *Full and part-time, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies*
If you're looking to challenge yourself, join a first-rate multidisciplinary team and build your reputation in a growing field, you'll love the work at Forensic Intervention Services (FIS).
We are a specialist program area of Corrections Victoria looking for people with experience in *mental health nursing *to become clinicians.
You'll work on complex cases with people who have histories of violent and sexual offending and play a vital role in reducing re-offending and making the community safer.
*To support the expansion of our clinical workforce, applications for this role are open throughout the year, giving you maximum flexibility for career planning.*
Opportunities are available in:
* Metro Melbourne (based in metro prisons and the community)
* Lara and Greater Geelong (based in our Lara prison precinct area)
* Loddon Mallee (based at Loddon and Middleton Prison)
* Grampians (based at Hopkins Correctional Centre and/or Langi Kal Kal Prison)
*How we'll support and reward you*
* A specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory, and mentored on-the-job training)
* Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.
* Mental health and wellbeing care - essential debriefing for the first 12 months for new forensic practitioners.
* Supervision by senior clinical staff with support on a day-to-day basis.
* Ongoing professional development including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities.
* Annual Leadership Forum and Conference for technical and professional development.
* Professional association membership funded annually.
* Relocation allowances for eligible candidates.
*What you'll do*
As a clinician, you will build on your existing experience as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering best-practice forensic intervention in a correctional environment.
Working within the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model, you'll deliver a wide range of individualised services including:
* Comprehensive assessments including risk assessments.
* Clinical interviews to determine appropriate treatment pathways.
* Treatment interventions employing evidence-based assessment tools.
* Treatment programs involving individual and group sessions.
* Preparing treatment plans, treatment reports, and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders.
*Skills and experience*
To apply, you'll need to be registered as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
You will also need to possess a current driver licence.
*_Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply._*
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,067.00 – $102,192.00 per year
Schedule:
* Fixed shift