Senior Allied Health Clinician (Psychologist/Social Worker and OT) Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Key Responsibilities Provide high-level clinical services (including services of a more complex nature) within a correctional environment with a multidisciplinary team focus. Provide clinical consultation, discipline specific interventions and assessment, including assessments of harm to self or others. Develop and contribute to the review of behavioural support and management plans. Operate independently with minimal direct clinical supervision to provide a high quality clinical service, including the ability to exercise professional judgement in solving problems and managing complex situations. Act as an expert resource for other staff, facilitating the development of critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills including providing clinical practice supervision. Be accountable for own professional development, maintaining clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities including clinical practice supervision. Maintain own registration and accreditation for professional specific requirements including Board Supervision (where relevant). Commit to professional practice by ensuring self and team members work within scope of practice and maintain professional competency. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and sentence and case management activities. Service Improvement Promote a supportive environment and a willingness to share knowledge through active learning with staff, including graduates and students. Contribute to the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of clinical care and discipline specific services. Leadership, Collaboration and Work Unit Management Assist the Team Leader with the provision of clinical advice, allocation of tasks and onboarding of staff, including recruitment activities. Support collaborative partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Psychological Services Unit and Queensland Health. Minimum Qualifications The successful applicant will hold:
Mandatory possession of a tertiary degree qualification in Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution and hold registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). For Social Workers: It is a mandatory requirement for all Social Work positions that the candidate is eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). For Occupational Therapists: The possession of a tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) is a requirement for this role. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/594118/24 Closing Date: Thursday, March 27th 2025.
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