13 days ago, from Western Australia Government
This is a permanent, full time / part time vacancy available for immediate filling.
Eligible applicants may be entitled to relocation support, housing support and district allowances.
Are you a Social Worker or Psychologist interested in utilising your clinical skills in a unique work environment?
Are you ready to work with people in custody to build their resilience, be psychologically healthier and future focused?
Join us as a Prison Counsellor where you will be able to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and expertise to undertake clinical risk and psychological assessments and provide counselling, and at the same time make an impact on the lives of those held in custody.
About Justice When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the Role The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug (MHAOD) Branch of Offender Services Directorate delivers mental health and alcohol and other drug healthcare to individuals in prison.
As part of the MHAOD Branch, the Psychological Health Service is responsible for clinical assessment and intervention to prisoners at acute risk of suicide or self-harm; at chronic risk of suicide or self-harm or otherwise vulnerable within the prison system; with mental health issues; or having difficulties coping, adjusting to prison, or in transition to release. The Psychological Health Service participates in multidisciplinary risk management and clinical case management teams.
The Prison Counsellor is responsible for applying discipline-specific professional knowledge, experience, and skills to provide evidence-based clinical assessment and intervention services in response to the psychological health needs of prisoners. Prison Counsellors provide consultation and participate in multi-disciplinary risk management processes and case management meetings.
If appointed, there is scope for temporary or permanent transfer to metropolitan prison positions where you will be provided with an opportunity to live and work in the metropolitan region.
You will be professionally supported through clinical and line supervision, the statewide PHS team, and as a member of the prison staff.
If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference and desire to possess a strong background in offender service management, we invite you to be a part of our mission to enhance public safety and support offender rehabilitation.
Minimum Requirements An accredited qualification in Psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or the Society of Professional Social Workers and a minimum of two (2) years supervised practice in counselling. Evidence of current registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or Social Work tertiary qualifications consistent with AASW requirements must be provided prior to commencement. Possession of a current valid 'C' class motor vehicle driving licence. Business related state-wide travel may be required from time to time. To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. Benefits and Opportunities Competitive salaries and WA Public Sector benefits. Flexible working arrangements. Career pathway opportunities. Learning and development opportunity programs. Eligibility for study leave. Relocation assistance/allowance available for eligible applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand. Housing assistance subsidies in specified regional locations. District Allowances in specified regional locations. In-house training and monthly clinical supervision. In-house Clinical supervision for those undertaking registrar, provisional registration and for Social work mental health accreditation. Application Process Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two (2) referees. A statement no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following four (4) Role Specific Criteria contained in the JDF: Experience in a Counselling Role. Therapeutic Assessment and Intervention Skills. Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Knowledge and experience working with diversity in client groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) populations. Applications without the accompanying statement will be deemed as incomplete.
Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact ****** or call (08) 9264 1*** for a confidential discussion.
Contact Information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Jabrulla Shukoor, Acting Psychological Health Service Manager on (08) 9334 60*** for a confidential discussion.
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