Complex Needs Clinician - Forensic Psychologist

THE ROLE

This role operates within a dynamic environment and requires a capacity to understand the complexities of the service delivery environment, and the concerns of stakeholders and the broader community. This role includes the need to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment across community and some residential-based settings. Clinicians are responsible for providing clinical assessment, support and specialist interventions to people with a cognitive disability involved with the justice system as well as those with complex needs who may or may not have such disability. This position will work with individuals primarily in the community and mix of clients determined by the Complex Needs Project.  This role serves an important function to support clients with significant needs, by formulating tailored responses to address the criminogenic needs of clients and the associated responsivity barriers, and work with the relevant stakeholders to collaboratively maximise clients' quality of life. This role is a fixed-term position funded by the Complex Needs Project, aimed to better service clients with complex functional needs which are causally linked to a mental disorder, cognitive impairment or problematic substance use. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• • Conduct assessments of client risk and treatment needs, develop and implement treatment plans for clients, identify and develop alternative intervention options and take other appropriate follow-up actions in accordance with the range of accepted options determined by departmental protocols.
  • Conduct functional behavioural assessments that assist in the identification of adaptive and maladaptive behaviours to facilitate the provision of services that appropriately meet client's needs.
  • Co-facilitate individual and group treatment programs for offenders in conjunction with other professionals and liaise with other staff and external service providers regarding the needs of clients and their families and the provision of appropriate services.

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This is an NDIS Risk Assessed Role / This is a Key Personnel Role. 

Staff appointed to this role at the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing may not commence in role until they have an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and have provided this detail for recording. 
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

This role requires a Working with Children Check. 
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check 
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.