The prison disability support initiative (PDSI) is a state-wide rehabilitation service that assists people in custody with cognitive impairments and complex disability needs. The PDSI is a unit within Corrections Victoria, which is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

The PDSI aims to:

• Identify prisoners with neurological and physical impairments.
• Assess disability needs to inform decisions on placement, case management and rehabilitation.
• Educate corrections staff on how to better understand and support the people in their care.
• Link individuals with appropriate disability support services.

What you will do

As an intake clinician, you will play a key role in evaluating prisoners who may have cognitive impairment and complex needs.

You will:

• Conduct thorough intake assessments and administer psychometric tests.
• Identify risk factors and behaviours linked to cognitive impairment.
• Develop case formulations and recommend appropriate disability supports.
• Maintain detailed clinical records and follow best practices.

Provisional psychologists may be considered. To find out more about the role, please click APPLY or contact our recruitment team at [email protected].

A relocation allowance may be available for eligible candidates.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.