Clinician

Join Victoria's new ground-breaking youth justice centre near Werribee

Work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering targeted interventions to young people to achieve sustained behaviour change.

Support the rehabilitation of young people in custody through the delivery of youth offending programs.

 Cherry Creek reimagines what a custodial facility can be.

 Set in a picturesque part of Victoria, Cherry Creek is a safe and secure place where young people can work on getting their lives back on track. Their efforts are supported by programs and services backed by world-leading research on rehabilitation.

 We want young people to return home with the confidence that they can thrive in their own communities, so the facility is designed to represent a familiar, real-world environment. Instead of larger dormitory-style accommodation, young people at Cherry Creek sleep in smaller four-bed and eight-bed units across different neighbourhoods.

The facility will offer innovative services aimed at reducing reoffending and giving young people the skills to make the most of their lives when they return to the community.

The opportunity

Clinicians at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct are responsible for the delivery of targeted behaviour interventions for young people. Clinicians report directly to the Senior Clinician and will provide leadership and support to a team of Behaviour Support Staff delivering psychosocial programs and behavioural case plans. Clinicians will oversee, plan and develop a range of treatment plans, reports and risk assessment strategies that deliver evidence-based programs to support a young person's rehabilitation.

The position will work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve sustained change in a young person's behaviour through individual interactions with young people in the units as well as group programs.
- VPS Grade 5.1 role, earning $103,920-114,828 plus super

Multiple vacancies available for registered health professionals

Provide clinical assessment and treatment of young people.

Deliver complex clinical advice, interventions and plans that are responsive to the individual needs of young people.

To be successful in the role, you will be aware of key issues impacting youth justice and passionate about delivering a therapeutic approach to support rehabilitation of young people.

A relevant qualification in psychology, social work, youth work or a related discipline with an understanding of psychometric tools and specialised psychological assessments with applied/practical content is required.

General or Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or

Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); or

Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses; or

Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

For more information on the skills and experience that we are looking for in our new team members, please read the job description document attached.

** Some of Cherry Creek's other design features include**:

- Enhanced health, mental health and drug and alcohol support, including a dedicated health centre and two mental health units for young people.

Purpose-built buildings to deliver programs and education, a recreational centre, and vocational training campus for trade-specific courses.

A spiritual and cultural space, for cultural and faith-based programs, including gardens and a yarning circle.

Energy-efficient design throughout the precinct, including the use of many recycled materials.

Age-appropriate and culturally sensitive accommodation and learning environments.

Modern and spacious staff facilities with views of the You Yangs range

Access to on-site parking and staff gym

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. We do this by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

Important Information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.

Please note, this offer of employment is conditional upon you providing evidence to the department that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination Certification will be collected upon commencement.

Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination