The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking Senior Onsite Clinicians to provide a critical role for Corrections Victoria.

About the role

Provide individual clinical assessment and intervention for Corrections Victoria staff seeking treatment for mental health concerns and trauma exposure.

Develop and deliver psychoeducation sessions to the workforce on topics related to psychosocial risks and workplace mental health and wellbeing.

Collaboratively support local implementation of initiatives to address mental health and wellbeing issues in high-security prisons.

As our ideal candidate, you will:

Have demonstrated experience at a senior level in the provision of mental health and wellbeing support.

Have significant experience in and knowledge of assessment, individual and group treatment and behaviour intervention treatment models with complex populations

Be flexible and comfortable working in a fluid and complex environment.

Have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at all levels both in writing and in person

Be reflective, open to feedback and keen on contributing to a culture of psychological safety.

There are five roles, each based at a different high-security prison in Victoria. The role will include monthly travel into the CBD for professional development and team building sessions.

Qualifications

Hold registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor or Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Supervisor status is desirable.

Specialist endorsement and/or experience in a clinical or forensic field would be highly desirable.

Trained in delivering reflective practice or group supervision (desirable).

Trained in Psychological First Aid (desirable).

Minimum four years post-registration experience, or equivalent.

A current Victorian driver’s licence is required.

What's in it for you

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

Job stability – two-year fixed term position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).

A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.

Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.

Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.

Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jo Upson on 0488 559 395 or email [email protected]