Psychologist, Acmena Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice

 

 

Psychologist 

Acmena Youth Justice Centre

Youth Justice

 

Ongoing Full-Time

Location: Grafton

Salary ($79,592- $118,316 pa), 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

 

Youth Justice is looking for innovative and dynamic Psychologist to service Acmena Youth Justice Centre based in Grafton.

 

• 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.

 

 

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 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.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

 

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

 

 

What We Offer

 

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

 

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autono