Forensic Psychologist – Correctional Rehabilitation Expert

Department: Northern Regional; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Environmental allowance

Employer's superannuation contribution

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice NSW in Glenwood, NSW is seeking a psychologist for an ongoing full-time role at the Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre (CDTCC). The role offers a comprehensive salary with environmental allowance and superannuation, plus annual leave loading.

You will conduct assessments and therapy for incarcerated individuals, work in a multidisciplinary team, and provide expert consultations on offender management.

Qualifications

• Full registration (or provisional) with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Experience in mental health, cognitive impairment, risk assessment and behaviour management in complex environments.
• Understanding of contemporary correctional principles and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and individual and group-based interventions for individuals in custody.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide targeted support and treatment plans.
• Offer expert consultation to staff and statutory authorities on offender management.
• Ensure ethical and evidence-based practices are consistently applied in all interventions.
• Facilitate group-based CBT and DBT therapeutic programs.
• Deliver psychological assessments and interventions to individuals in custody.
• Provide expert consultation to staff regarding offender mental health and risk management (including sexual and violent offender assessment).
• Assist in the formulation of behaviour management plans and case plans for those in custody, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation on the Offender Integrated Management System (OIMS) and psychology files for all individuals receiving psychological services.
• May prepare reports and provide consultation to statutory authorities, including the State Parole Authority, Serious Offenders Review Council, and Mental Health Review Tribunal.

Skills

Mental health experience

Risk assessment

Behaviour management

Cognitive impairment knowledge

Education

Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Provisional registration

Tools

OIMS familiarity

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice NSW in Glenwood, NSW is seeking a psychologist for an ongoing full-time role at the Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre (CDTCC). The role offers a comprehensive salary with environmental allowance and superannuation, plus annual leave loading.

You will conduct assessments and therapy for incarcerated individuals, work in a multidisciplinary team, and provide expert consultations on offender management.