Psychologist (Specialist Units)
The GEO Group Australia
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Job summary
The GEO Group Australia is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Melbourne. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop intervention plans and deliver evidence-based psychological services to complex cases within a multidisciplinary team.
You will work to support rehabilitation and community reintegration, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive, evidence-based practice environment.
Qualifications
- Registered psychologist with authority to practise in Australia.
- Experience in forensic/disability/mental health/correctional or complex care settings is desirable.
- Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred and rehabilitation-focused practice.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and risk formulations.
- Develop and implement Behavioural Support Plans and Individual Intervention Plans.
- Deliver targeted psychological interventions focusing on emotional regulation and risk reduction.
- Provide specialist consultation and training to custodial and multidisciplinary staff.
- Collaborate with health, disability, rehabilitation and custodial teams for holistic care planning.
- Contribute to case reviews, transition planning and clinical governance processes.
- Promote a therapeutic environment that supports dignity, safety and rehabilitation.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Ravenhall Correctional Centre, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services is creating exciting new opportunities for people who want their work to make a real difference.
Our redesigned services brings specialist expertise closer to the frontline, strengthens support from custody to community and creates clearer pathways for professional growth. It is more connected, more responsive and built to achieve stronger outcomes for people with diverse and complex needs.
Bring your expertise, ideas and commitment to change. Join a collaborative evidence-based team shaping the future of rehabilitation and reintegration at Ravenhall Correctional Centre where your work changes lives, strengthens communities and makes a difference every single day.
We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in VIC. GEO aims to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with. Our company is defined by us always acting with Integrity, showing everyone Respect without fail, being Accountable at all times, always being Agile and continuously looking for opportunities to be Innovative. For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au
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Ravenhall is a 1,300-bed medium-security prison for adult sentenced and remand men. Its contemporary campus-style design reflects four accommodation communities with varying profiles. Community accommodation is complemented by a further 75-bed Forensic Mental Health Unit, a 25-bed unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a 25-bed Mission Unit designed to respond intensively and therapeutically to current community issues.
In recognition of the importance of the Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.
Ravenhall’s emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is supported by a significantly resourced team of clinicians who work in partnership with a number of Victoria’s most respected organisations, including Forensicare, YMCA and Kangan Institute. Working collaboratively, Ravenhall seeks to bring about lasting positive change in the lives of prisoners before and after release, with the ultimate aim of reducing reoffending.
To learn more about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here.
When others see challenging behaviour, you see an opportunity to understand what's driving it.
When others focus on risk, you focus on evidence-based solutions.
When others see barriers, you see potential for change.
Every person has a story.
Many of the individuals you will support have experienced significant disadvantage, trauma, mental illness, acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, neurodevelopmental conditions, or complex behavioural challenges.
Your expertise will help identify underlying drivers of behaviour, develop tailored intervention strategies, and create opportunities for meaningful change. In doing so, you will contribute to safer prisons, stronger rehabilitation outcomes, and ultimately safer communities.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and risk formulations.
- Develop and implement evidence-based Behavioural Support Plans and Individual Intervention Plans.
- Deliver targeted psychological interventions focused on emotional regulation, behaviour change, and risk reduction.
- Provide specialist consultation, coaching and training to custodial and multidisciplinary staff.
- Work collaboratively with health, disability, rehabilitation and custodial teams to support holistic care planning.
- Contribute to case reviews, placement decisions, transition planning and clinical governance processes.
- Promote a therapeutic environment that supports dignity, safety and rehabilitation.
- Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and ensure best-practice clinical documentation.
- Passionate about improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
- Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.
- Confident working within multidisciplinary environments.
- Experienced in behaviour support, forensic, disability, mental health, correctional or complex care settings.
- Able to balance sound clinical judgement with operational and risk considerations.
- Committed to evidence-based, person-centred and rehabilitation-focused practice.
Meaningful Clinical Work
Apply advanced psychological practice with individuals presenting with a diverse range of behavioural, cognitive and mental health complexities.
Influence Beyond the Therapy Room
Shape behaviour support strategies, build staff capability and contribute to system-wide improvements in care and rehabilitation.
Professional Growth
Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals within a highly specialised and rewarding practice environment.
Purpose-Driven Career
See the direct impact of your work through improved wellbeing, reduced risk, successful transitions and positive rehabilitation outcomes.
Change is rarely immediate, but every breakthrough matters.
If you are a psychologist who wants to use your expertise to support some of the most vulnerable and complex individuals in our community, while contributing to safer and more rehabilitative outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Bring your clinical expertise. Bring your compassion. Help create opportunities for change.
Please note: Only permanent Australian residents, Australian citizens or candidates with unrestricted visas and the right to work in Australia are eligible to apply for these positions.
Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:
- Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
- Novated Lease and salary sacrifice options
- Ongoing funding for professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
- Support with Professional Registration costs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and rewards scheme
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff gym
- Subsidised meals
- Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
- REACH Program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
- VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)
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