The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking Senior Onsite Clinicians to provide a critical role for Corrections Victoria. There are five roles, each based at a different high-security prison in Victoria. The role will include monthly travel into the CBD for professional development and team building sessions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide individual clinical assessment and intervention for Corrections Victoria staff seeking treatment for mental health concerns and trauma exposure.

• Develop and deliver psychoeducation sessions to the workforce on topics related to psychosocial risks and workplace mental health and wellbeing.

• Collaboratively support local implementation of initiatives to address mental health and wellbeing issues in high-security prisons.

As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Have demonstrated experience at a senior level in the provision of mental health and wellbeing support.

• Have significant experience in and knowledge of assessment, individual and group treatment and behaviour intervention treatment models with complex populations

• Be flexible and comfortable working in a fluid and complex environment.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at all levels both in writing and in person

• Be reflective, open to feedback and keen on contributing to a culture of psychological safety.

Qualifications:

• Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

• Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor or Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Supervisor status is desirable.

• Specialist endorsement and/or experience in a clinical or forensic field would be highly desirable.

• Trained in delivering reflective practice or group supervision (desirable).

• Trained in Psychological First Aid (desirable).

• Minimum four years post-registration experience, or equivalent.

• A current Victorian Driver's Licence is required.