
Forensic Clinician, Barwon South West team
Corrections Victoria
Posted 11 days ago
We're seeking experienced professionals in psychology, social work, mental health nursing or occupational therapy to join our growing team of forensic clinicians in Lara. Forensic clinical experience is desirable but not essential.
We are a specialist program area of Corrections Victoria that provides people in custody and in the community with offence-specific, evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services to support their rehabilitation. We hold portfolios and expertise in critical areas such as Violent Extremism, Restorative Justice and Family Violence.
Whether you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting impact in a progressive field, this is career defining work with marginalised groups you won't get access to anywhere else.
As part of our Barwon SW team, you'll treat complex cases across four mixed-security prisons without the need to travel, including the brand-new Western Plains prison set to open mid-2025.
Flexible opportunities including part-time are available.
How we'll support and reward you
Our work can be demanding so we offer first-rate training and support.
- A specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory, and mentored on-the-job training).
- 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.
- Registration or professional association membership funded annually (e.g. PBA/AHPRA, AASW)
- Relocation allowances for eligible candidates.
What you'll do
As a forensic clinician, you will build on your existing expertise as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence based, best-practice forensic intervention in a supportive 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 develop person centred rehabilitation 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.
Eligibility
To apply, you'll need to hold, or be eligible for, one of the following:
- General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
- Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Corrections Victoria
Corrections Victoria operates Victoria’s adult prison system. This includes 11 public prisons and a transition centre. Corrections Victoria also has oversight of the three privately operated prisons in Victoria.
Corrections Victoria focuses on providing targeted interventions that help reduce the risks of reoffending. We prioritise safety and manage rehabilitation programs that support behavioural change.
By working with Corrections Victoria, you will join the team helping to make Victoria safer. We offer a career with security, diversity and a new challenge every day.
Start with us and you can develop a career across the whole Victorian Public Service.
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