High-Level Forensic Specialist

Forensic Clinician

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced professionals in psychology, social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, counselling or psychotherapy to join our team of forensic clinicians. Forensic clinical experience is desirable but not essential.

This role offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself and build your clinical reputation while delivering evidence-based, best-practice forensic intervention in a supportive correctional environment.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to deliver comprehensive assessments, develop person-centred rehabilitation pathways, and provide treatment interventions employing evidence-based assessment tools.

If you're looking for a dynamic role where you can expand your expertise and enjoy flexible work options, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualised services including comprehensive assessments, clinical interviews, treatment interventions, and preparing treatment plans and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, best-practice forensic intervention.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel to correctional facilities as required.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role, you must hold, or be eligible for, one of the following qualifications:

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• 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.
• A master's degree in psychotherapy and registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
• A master's degree in counselling and membership with the Australian Counselling Association or registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

Working with Us

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including first-rate training and support, exposure to national and international experts in forensic work, mental health and wellbeing care, supervision by senior clinical staff, ongoing professional development, and more.

About Our Team

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 and Sexual offending, Violent Extremism, Restorative Justice, Family Violence and people with cognitive impairment.

Benefits:

• First-rate training and support to help you succeed in your role.
• Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.
• Mental health and wellbeing care to support your physical and emotional health.
• Supervision by senior clinical staff to help you develop your skills and knowledge.
• Ongoing professional development to support your career goals.
• Flexible work options to suit your needs.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, best-practice forensic intervention. You will be responsible for delivering individualised services, including comprehensive assessments, clinical interviews, treatment interventions, and preparing treatment plans and reports. You will also have the opportunity to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Hold, or be eligible for, one of the following qualifications: General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers, 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, a master's degree in psychotherapy and registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, or a master's degree in counselling and membership with the Australian Counselling Association or registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
• Possess the ability to deliver comprehensive assessments, develop person-centred rehabilitation pathways, and provide treatment interventions employing evidence-based assessment tools.
• Be able to travel to correctional facilities as required.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application via [insert link].

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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