Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/374871
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
THE ROLE We are seeking dedicated and compassionate allied health professionals to join our Forensic Disability Clinical Services' Residential Treatment Facility (Fairfield) team as Clinicians. This role is primarily based at our Fairfield site and focuses on providing comprehensive forensic risk assessment and treatment to clients with intellectual disability within a residential treatment facility, while also extending support to facilitate clients' transition back to the community. You will work closely with a group of passionate clinicians, psychoeducational trainers, disability support workers and other Forensic Disability Services staff to support clients to achieve the best outcomes possible.
As a clinician, you will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and offering individualised and group-based programs. Collaboration is key, as you will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to care. Additionally, you will prepare clinical reports and progress updates to inform stakeholders and improve service delivery.
We are looking for professionals with strong values, a commitment to integrity, and a passion for making a positive impact. If you are an occupational therapist, speech pathologist, psychologist, social worker, or an experienced allied health professional, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of those in need whilst keeping our community safe. Staff of Forensic Disability Clinical Services have access to ongoing training opportunities, individual professional development budget, regular supervision (with support to complete psychology registrar program) and cross-team collaboration.
We can consider suitable applicants who are interested in either full-time or part-time work opportunities. Please reach out to Natalie Lim (Senior Clinician) or Ming-Yun Hsieh (Chief Clinician) for a confidential discussion about the role.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Conduct assessments of client risk and treatment needs, develop and implement treatment plans for clients, identify and develop alternative intervention options and take other appropriate follow-up actions in accordance with the range of accepted options determined by departmental protocols.Conduct functional behavioural assessments that assist in the identification of adaptive and maladaptive behaviours to facilitate the provision of services that appropriately meet client's needs.Provide advice and information regarding services, initiate intervention strategies and work with other professionals in dealing with complex serious offenders.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs).
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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