Forensic Clinical Team Lead - Flexible, Statewide Travel

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialised induction

Exposure to experts

Mental health support

Professional development

Association fees funded

Relocation allowances

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC is seeking a Forensic Clinical Team Leader for Medium Security Prisons in Melbourne. Lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee services for individuals with complex forensic needs, with state-wide travel.

The role offers extensive professional development, specialised induction, and relocation support, with a competitive AH4 salary range and superannuation.

Qualifications

• General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Registered as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• A master's degree in psychotherapy with PACFA registration.
• A master's degree in counselling with ACA or PACFA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary clinical team in a forensic setting.
• Oversee delivery of services to individuals with complex forensic presentations.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to enhance multidisciplinary approaches.
• Maintain involvement in direct service delivery including risk assessments and interventions in prisons across the State.
• Travel to correctional facilities across Victoria.

Skills

Psychology

Social Work

Mental Health Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Counselling

Psychotherapy

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC is seeking a Forensic Clinical Team Leader for Medium Security Prisons in Melbourne. Lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee services for individuals with complex forensic needs, with state-wide travel.

The role offers extensive professional development, specialised induction, and relocation support, with a competitive AH4 salary range and superannuation.