Forensic Clinician: Rehabilitation & Risk-Needs Specialist

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Victoria; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialised induction program

Exposure to national and international

Mental health and wellbeing care

Supervision by senior clinical staff

Ongoing professional development

Annual Leadership Forum and Conference

Professional association membership

Relocation allowances

Job summary

State Government of Victoria, Australia is seeking experienced forensic clinicians to join Forensic Intervention Services (FIS). You will work in a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based forensic intervention in a correctional setting, using the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, clinical interviews, and develop treatment plans and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• General registration as 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 membership.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessments including risk assessments.
• Clinical interviews to develop person-centred rehabilitation pathways.
• Treatment interventions employing evidence-based assessment tools.
• Treatment programs involving individual and group sessions.
• Preparing treatment plans, treatment reports, and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Education

Master's degree in psychotherapy

Master's degree in counselling

Registration as Psychologist (AHPRA)

AASW membership

Mental Health Nurse credential

Occupational Therapist registration

Job description

State Government of Victoria, Australia is seeking experienced forensic clinicians to join Forensic Intervention Services (FIS). You will work in a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based forensic intervention in a correctional setting, using the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, clinical interviews, and develop treatment plans and reports for internal and external stakeholders.