Corrections Psychologist: Therapy, Assessments & Training

Public Service; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Wellington invites applications for a Psychologist. You'll work across Community Probation and Prison Services, conducting clinical assessments and delivering treatment in prison and community settings.

You will provide supervision, advice and training within Corrections and allied agencies, monitor rehabilitation programmes and participate in service and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in psychological assessments and interventions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical assessments and provide treatment in prison and community settings.
• Provide supervision, advice and training within Corrections and allied agencies.
• Monitor rehabilitation programmes and participate in service and research initiatives.
• Deliver group programmes for offenders as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Wellington invites applications for a Psychologist. You'll work across Community Probation and Prison Services, conducting clinical assessments and delivering treatment in prison and community settings.

You will provide supervision, advice and training within Corrections and allied agencies, monitor rehabilitation programmes and participate in service and research initiatives.