Youth Justice Psychologist: Fieldwork, Training & Impact

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Gosford; Presencial; AUD 82.000 - 122.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Descripción de la vacante

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Gosford Youth Justice Community Office is seeking a Psychologist to support psychological services for youth in the Gosford region. The role involves assessment, intervention, and advisory work across multidisciplinary teams.

You will deliver therapeutic services, contribute to risk-based planning, and train staff, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with policies and ethics.

Formación

• Must have four-year accredited psychology qualification and current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Proven ability to assess and intervene with youth in justice settings; experience with risk and safeguarding related to young people is desirable.
• Ability to document clearly and maintain confidentiality in client records.

Responsabilidades

• Provide psychological assessment, intervention, and therapy to youth offenders, including those who sexually offend.
• Contribute to risk–needs–responsivity based case planning for youth on remand or under supervision.
• Deliver staff training on screening, identification and support of youth with mental health issues or cognitive impairments.
• Maintain confidential documentation and case notes in the Client Information Management System.
• Prepare reports and provide consultation to statutory authorities such as Children's Courts and Parole Authorities.

Conocimientos

Psychological assessment

Intervention delivery

Staff training

Documentation

Educación

Four year accredited qualification in psychology

Herramientas

Client Information Management System

Descripción del empleo

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Gosford Youth Justice Community Office is seeking a Psychologist to support psychological services for youth in the Gosford region. The role involves assessment, intervention, and advisory work across multidisciplinary teams.

You will deliver therapeutic services, contribute to risk-based planning, and train staff, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with policies and ethics.