Youth Justice Psychologist — Flexible Community Role

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Grafton; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding career

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Far North Coast Youth Justice Community Offices, Grafton, Lismore and Tweed Heads, has an ongoing full-time vacancy for a Psychologist. The role offers a salary of $81,980 to $144,019 per annum plus employer superannuation and leave loading, with flexibility on location across Tweed Heads, Grafton or Lismore.

You will operate within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering assessments, interventions and therapeutic services for youth in custodial and

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology.
• Current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• A current Driver's Licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services or programs for young people who offend.
• Assist in formulation and review of Risk-Needs-Responsivity based case plans.
• Deliver training to staff in screening and support of mental health issues.
• Maintain confidential documentation and records in line with policies and ethics.
• Prepare reports and provide consultation to statutory authorities.

Education

Four-year accredited qualification in psychology

Registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Working with Children Check (NSW)

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Far North Coast Youth Justice Community Offices, Grafton, Lismore and Tweed Heads, has an ongoing full-time vacancy for a Psychologist. The role offers a salary of $81,980 to $144,019 per annum plus employer superannuation and leave loading, with flexibility on location across Tweed Heads, Grafton or Lismore.

You will operate within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering assessments, interventions and therapeutic services for youth in custodial and