Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - Junee

Department of Communities and Justice; Junee; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice at Junee Correctional Centre seeks a Psychologist to conduct psychological assessments and criminogenic risk evaluations, delivering evidence-based interventions to support rehabilitation and safer communities.

You will work with a diverse client group, collaborating with custodial staff and case managers to develop effective case plans and behaviour management strategies, while upholding ethical, evidence-based practice and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist with registration or eligibility
• Evidence-based clinical judgement and ethics

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and criminogenic risk evaluations
• Deliver evidence-based interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending
• Develop case plans and behaviour management strategies with custodial staff

Skills

Psychologist

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Ethical practice

Job description

You'll conduct psychological assessments, criminogenic risk evaluations and evidence-based interventions while providing expert advice on complex mental health, behavioural and risk-related matters.

Key responsibilities

• As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist at Junee Correctional Centre, you'll work with a diverse and complex client group, delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions that support rehabilitation, reduce reoffending and contribute to safer communities.
• Working with diverse and complex presentations, you'll be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to rehabilitation, reducing reoffending and improving community safety.
• Every day, you'll use your clinical expertise to support rehabilitation, reduce reoffending and contribute to safer communities.
• Working collaboratively with custodial staff, case managers and other professionals, you'll help develop effective case plans and behaviour management strategies.

What you need

• If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
• You're a psychologist who is passionate about helping people create positive change and improve rehabilitation outcomes.
• You bring strong clinical judgement, effective communication skills and a commitment to ethical, evidence-based practice.