Psychologist, Moree Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice
Department: Psychological & Allied Health Services
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location: Moree, NSW, 2400
Moree Youth Justice Community Centre
Youth Justice
Temporary part time (21 hours per week) until May 2027
Salary ($79,592 - $118,316 pa), pro rata plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This 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 role
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.
Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services.
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.
What we're looking for
* Minimum four year accredited qualification in psychology with 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.
What We Offer
* 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.
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.
Talent Pool
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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