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YOUR ROLEA

Youth Justice is looking for an innovative and dynamic Provisional Psychologist or Clinical Psychology Registrar to join our Psychology and Allied Health Services team in the Central and Far West Youth Justice Teams located in Dubbo NSW. Working as part of a team you will:

• Advocate for the psychosocial health needs of Aboriginal Young people, their families and community in a holistic and culturally sound manner.
• Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services.
• Provide a consultancy service to staff regarding the psychological needs of Youth Justice clients within custodial and community locations, as well as advice to statutory authorities such as the Parole Board.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You will be part of a team of experienced Youth Justice Psychologists reporting to a Clinical Manager, providing psychological support within the Community and Custody setting. In your role you will provide the following

• Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, including those who sexually offend.
• Create holistic treatment plans to support the needs of young people, their families and community.
• Assist in the formulation and review of individual Risk - Needs - Responsivity based case plans for the management and supervision of young people on remand or sentenced to a custodial or community order.
• Engage with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in a respectful and collaborative manner.
• Liaise with a range of professionals including Aboriginal Caseworkers, Aboriginal Practice Officers, the YJNSW Aboriginal Strategic and Co-ordination Unit, Koori Children’s Court, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers.
• Deliver training to staff, including Youth Justice Caseworkers, in the screening, identification and support of young people with mental health problems, intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.
• Maintain confidential documentation, including electronic Case Notes on Client Information Management System, in accordance with departmental policies, APS guidelines on record keeping and professional ethics.
• Prepare reports, advice, and consultation to statutory authorities such as Children’s Courts, the Serious Young Offenders Review Panel, State Parole Authority, and Mental Health Review Tribunal.
• Be dynamic and able to think on their feet.
• Responsive to individual needs and situations.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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