Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - Junee

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Junee; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a psychologist at Junee Correctional Centre to conduct psychological assessments, criminogenic risk evaluations and evidence-based interventions. You'll work with a diverse client group, support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending while contributing to safer communities.

Collaborating with custodial staff and case managers, you will develop case plans and behaviour management strategies, applying ethical, evidence-based practice to improve

Qualifications

• Must be a psychologist with commitment to ethical, evidence-based practice.
• Strong clinical judgement and clear communication.
• Experience applying evidence-based interventions in complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments to inform rehabilitation and risk management.
• Perform criminogenic risk evaluations to support decision making.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing reoffending.
• Collaborate with custodial staff and case managers to develop case plans.

Skills

Psychologist

Clinical judgement

Effective communication

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.