Clinical Psychologist – Youth Justice Centre, Grafton NSW

Department: Psychological & Allied Health Services; Grafton; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Justice is seeking a psychologist to support Acmena Youth Justice Centre in the Grafton area in NSW. You will operate within a multidisciplinary team delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services to young people who offend.

The role includes consultancy to staff, staff training, and reporting to statutory authorities. Applicants must have a four-year accredited psychology qualification, be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, hold a NSW driver’s

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology.
• Current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• A current Drivers' Licence with ability to travel throughout NSW.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services to young people who offend.
• Assist in formulation and review of multi-factor risk-based case plans for remand or custodial/community orders.
• Deliver staff training on screening, identification and support of mental health issues.
• Maintain confidential documentation in line with departmental policies and ethics.
• Prepare reports and provide consultation to statutory authorities such as Courts and Parole bodies.
• Be dynamic and able to think on their feet; responsive to individual needs.

Education

Four-year accredited qualification in psychology

Job description

Youth Justice is seeking a psychologist to support Acmena Youth Justice Centre in the Grafton area in NSW. You will operate within a multidisciplinary team delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services to young people who offend.

The role includes consultancy to staff, staff training, and reporting to statutory authorities. Applicants must have a four-year accredited psychology qualification, be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, hold a NSW driver’s