Police & Corrections (Government & Defence)
Management & Training Corporation is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training, and education sectors operating 23 Job Corps centres, 21 correctional facilities, 5 detention centres, 11 prison and detention medical departments and 2 workforce development sites worldwide.
Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our +8,000 employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life.
We promote a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity. MTC instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all our centres. BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect and dignity.
BIONIC drives every interaction between employees and those detained at MTC facilities. This allows our inmates/transferees to feel heard, appreciated and treated with the utmost respect and in a culturally appropriate way. Our aim is to improve relationships and reduce stressors for inmates/transferees, so they feel cared for.
If you have the drive, desire, passion, and experience to seek a role at Parklea, then now is the time to strengthen your career by joining our team.
We are seeking capable and motivated Senior Psychologist (2 vacancies) to support the team at Parklea Correctional Centre.
Our psychologists provide tailored case management, psychological services, and support to meet the specific needs of individual inmates at the Parklea Correctional Centre. This enables MTC to increase the chances of positively changing inmate's lives and creating better outcomes for them, the community, and the State.
Some of the Senior Psychologist responsibilities are to: Triage daily referrals and ensure inmates' needs are promptly responded to according to policies and procedures.Provide tailored case management, psychological services, and support to meet the specific needs of individual inmates.Observe, supervise, and assess inmate behaviour to work toward risk prevention and risk mitigation to support at-risk inmates to maximize safety and security and minimize incidents.Develop programs and treatment strategies to increase the chances of positively changing inmates' lives to create better outcomes for them and their community upon release.Deliver psychological programs and one-on-one interventions to inmates and ensure that their caseloads are managed effectively.Work with custodial staff and other stakeholders, responding appropriately and effectively to events and incidents related to inmate risk of self-harm and suicide.Ensure inmates receive the support and interventions they require to mitigate risk of self-harm.Support rehabilitation, which includes helping inmates establish the skills necessary to manage anger, mental health, and addiction and to mitigate the chance they will return to prison.Comply with MTC Australia's Risk Management, Quality Assurance, and Health, Safety and Environment management systems, including all statutory obligations.Manage threats to the safety, security, and wellbeing of self and others.Create and maintain records of interaction and comprehensive clinical notes pertaining to the inmates' treatment and intervention.Manage a small team of psychologists, providing supervision, advice, and guidelines to ensure psychology services are delivered according to policies and procedures.We are looking for someone who is interested in: Giving back to our community in a rewarding way and making an impact on people's lives.Supporting, leading, mentoring, and developing people and who are passionate about creating change.Stable employment with an attractive remuneration package; then this role may be of interest to you.Skills & Experience: Holds full or provisional registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA with at least 3-5 years of experience.Knowledge and skills in conducting psychometric assessments, risk assessment, and clinical assessments.An understanding of the challenges involved in working within a forensic environment.Ability to work independently as a practitioner with the appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision.Possesses assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviours.Shows an understanding of modelling pro-social behaviours.An understanding of and commitment to the application of best practice principles of assessment and intervention with inmates.Experience in group facilitation is advantageous.Previous experience in a correctional or institutional setting is desirable.Mandatory qualifications:
A tertiary psychologist qualification is essential and holds full or provisional registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
Personal attributes: Display sound judgment in responding to risks, threats, escalation, and managing sensitive situations and information appropriately as required.Communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner that is pro-social, appropriate for the audience, clear, thorough, and effective.Demonstrate empathy, cultural understanding, and the abilities to build rapport, influence, negotiate and navigate interpersonal differences with inmates, peers, and others while maintaining professional boundaries.Show adaptability, perseverance, and courage in achieving required objectives under pressure and in the face of challenges.Ability to motivate and influence individuals.Ability to work within a dynamic team environment.Take ownership, pro-actively achieve objectives and continuously improve.Ability to work in a complex environment with competing demands.Ability to operate in accordance with NSW Government laws and regulations.Ability to gain and retain all the police/security clearances required within our industry.Ability to pass any required health and medical assessments.Ability to visit and work within a correctional or regional processing centre.Proven rights to work in Australia.Willingness to undergo alcohol and drug testing as required of the business from time to time.The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate security clearances from New South Wales Police and Corrective Services New South Wales prior to appointment.
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