Provisional Psychologists

The organisation

Urban Psychology is a vibrant and innovative organisation that provides rehabilitation opportunities for service users in the adult criminal justice system. We focus specifically on addressing the use of violence, whether that be family violence, general violence or sexual violence. Our objective is to make the world a safer place, and improve the lives of service users and their families. We provide assessments and interventions so that service users can learn to navigate their way through the world without resorting to aggression or violence. We provide services both in prison and in the community, sometimes face to face and sometimes using Zoom.

Urban Psychology has a well-established team of clinical, administration and senior staff as well as a number of subcontractors. We have created an exceptional culture, that is flexible, supportive and professional. We understand that working in a private practice can be an isolating experience and because we actually enjoy working with people, at Urban Psychology we focus on providing services as a team. Most of our interventions are group-based and we facilitate these programs in pairs with an experienced program supervisor providing continuous support. Our clinical staff have the opportunity to work with some of the most skilled and experienced facilitators in the state.

At Urban Psychology, we enjoy our work, celebrate the small successes, and look for opportunities to have fun

Extensive experience in the criminal justice system is not required, but working with disadvantaged clients and a preparedness to learn from our experienced team is a must

The role

Urban Psychology is looking for two highly motivated and capable provisional psychologists. We are looking to support new career professionals to complete their internship requirements and start an exceptionally rewarding career. Our interns are supported throughout their program with a Senior Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, as well as our Clinical Manager and Quality Managers. We provide incredible on the job training and mentor new provisional psychologists so that they can feel confident in their role.

Responsibilities:

• Mentored by an experienced team our clinicians provide comprehensive evidence-based forensic violence risk assessments.
• Create professional, authoritative, and defensible reports to inform on risk factors, treatment options and case management of forensic clients.
• Facilitate group-based treatment programs addressing aggression and violence. The programs are evidence based, use multiple therapeutic approaches and incorporate diverse methods of delivery to increase motivation, explore the factors that lead to offending, and build problem solving, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.
• Provide short episodes of individual intervention to increase treatment readiness or address individual specific risks.
• Travel to regional and metropolitan Corrections Victoria locations (prisons and CCS) is required. This may result in some overnight stays in regional hubs such as Geelong, Shepparton, and Sale where you will get to explore some local highlights.
• Administrative client-related work is completed within flexible and autonomous working conditions from our Ringwood based office, along with opportunities to work from home.
• Our clinicians receive extensive internal training and support from senior clinical staff to assist in their assessments, report writing, and treatment.

The benefits

• Learn: We fund professional development, external supervision, professional registration fees and indemnity insurance for staff. You will also receive regular internal individual and group supervision.
• Support: Successful candidates have unlimited access to peer consultation and clinical mentoring from knowledgeable clinicians in the field.
• Flexibility: Our clinicians are provided opportunities to work from home and from our offices in Ringwood with an amazing team.
• Variety: We deliver services in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, both in prisons and in the community.
• Fun: When travelling, we see our travel as a road trip with colleagues, there's always time to explore regional and scenic destinations, enjoy culinary experiences together and bond as a team. We provide accommodation and the use of fleet cars and business phones.

The requisites

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Provisional Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated knowledge through coursework, research, or practical experience in forensic psychology, criminology, or offender rehabilitation (training will be provided for motivated candidates).
• Highly professional, organised and reliable with incredible time management skills. The successful intern will work effectively autonomously and as part of our team environment. We are looking for a person who is motivated, passionate and driven to provide high quality services.
• Full unrestricted driver's licence (automatic or manual) with clean driving record.
• Availability for regular travel to regional and metropolitan Victoria locations, including overnight stays.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain before commencement).

The Next Step

If you have a passion for working with forensic clients and promoting positive changes, then we want to hear from you Applications close Sunday 29th September 2024.

Contact Details

Belinda Macdonald

Managing Director

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