Lead Clinician, Youth Behaviour Support & Rehab

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Malmsbury; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Malmsbury is seeking a Clinician – Practice Lead Behaviour Support to head a specialist team delivering rehabilitation programs for young people in custody. You will guide staff, develop intervention plans, provide supervision and professional development, and offer expert advice on complex behaviour management.

This role requires a psychology, social work or youth work qualification and a current Employee Working with Children Check; relocation

Qualifications

• Qualification in psychology, social work or a related field.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check.
• Experience leading teams supporting complex client groups.
• Knowledge of trauma, offending behaviour, substance use and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering psychosocial programs and behaviour support.
• Oversee individualised intervention plans that respond to young people's needs.
• Provide high-quality supervision, coaching and professional development for staff.
• Support unit staff to build confidence using positive behaviour strategies.
• Give expert advice on complex behaviour management and rehabilitation matters.
• Work flexibly and provide input for our other facilities at Parkville and Cherry Creek.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Behaviour support

Trauma-informed care

Education

Psychology degree

Social work degree

Youth work qualification

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Malmsbury is seeking a Clinician – Practice Lead Behaviour Support to head a specialist team delivering rehabilitation programs for young people in custody. You will guide staff, develop intervention plans, provide supervision and professional development, and offer expert advice on complex behaviour management.

This role requires a psychology, social work or youth work qualification and a current Employee Working with Children Check; relocation