Job Function: Prison and Corrective ServicesWork Type: Ongoing - full timeAbout this roleHelp lead the team that shapes forensic intervention in Barwon South West. Join our growing Barwon South West team and help reduce re-offendingDo career-defining work with marginalised groupsGuide a skilled forensic clinical team to serve a complex caseloadEnjoy world-class training and wellbeing supportEarn $134,593 – $180,115 per year plus superEmpower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services.
FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community.
We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence.
As part of the leadership group of our Barwon South West team, you will oversee the treatment of complex cases across a precinct of four mixed-security prisons, including the brand-new Western Plains Correctional Centre.
This is the perfect opportunity if you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting influence in a progressive field.
In addition to compelling work, we offer: flexible work optionsmental health and wellbeing supportannual leadership forums and conferencesprofessional registration fundingrelocation allowances for eligible candidateslimited travel requirements, with most of your work carried out onsite.What you will do The Principal Clinician, Practice will deliver assessments and both offence-specific and offence-related interventions for a complex caseload.
Approximately 70% of your workload will involve direct service delivery – including assessments and interventions – while the remainder will see you support research and evaluation efforts.
You will: Provide high-quality supervision to senior forensic clinicians and other practitioners.Enhance evidence-based practices through feedback and direct observation.Advise on practice improvements and ensure service integrity.Prepare reports and provide expert recommendations on complex cases and practices.Represent FIS at meetings, conferences and other events.Deliver training and consultancy services to other agencies.To learn more about the role, and the kind of candidate we are looking for, please read the position description. To apply, you will need to hold – or be eligible for – one of the following: General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Be credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.Registration as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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