Senior Clinician, Youth Justice & Adolescent Therapy

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Malmsbury; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship of industry membership

Represent at conferences

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking a senior clinician to lead a dedicated team delivering therapeutic interventions for justice-involved young people. The role involves managing a team across community offices and custodial facilities in central Victoria, with a focus on evidence-informed practice and positive outcomes for youth.

The position offers a $10K relocation allowance and sponsorship of professional memberships; you will work within a forensic framework,

Qualifications

• Qualified practitioner with professional registration in psychology, mental health nursing, social work or occupational therapy.
• Experience leading teams in forensic youth settings.
• Experience in forensic assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team providing therapeutic interventions to justice-involved young people.
• Develop a strong team culture with peer support and collaboration.
• Take part in regular training and development, with one day each month dedicated to learning.
• Travel between custodial precincts and community centres may be required.

Skills

Team leadership

Forensic assessment

Clinical intervention

Interpersonal communication

Education

Psychology

Mental health nursing

Social work

Occupational therapy

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking a senior clinician to lead a dedicated team delivering therapeutic interventions for justice-involved young people. The role involves managing a team across community offices and custodial facilities in central Victoria, with a focus on evidence-informed practice and positive outcomes for youth.

The position offers a $10K relocation allowance and sponsorship of professional memberships; you will work within a forensic framework,