Forensic/Clinical Psychologist (528486)

Your Role:

• Champion a child safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations.
• Undertake psychological evaluation, assessment and diagnosis of a range of child and adolescent behavioural, emotional, cognitive and social problems using recognised assessment techniques in the context of clients involved with the youth justice system.
• Provide psychological treatment, including the design, development, implementation and evaluation of specialised treatment programs.
• Provide consultation and training to workers within youth justice on issues pertaining to the early identification and intervention in mental health issues for their clients.
• Work within the multi-disciplinary programs and case management team and participate in case plan reviews to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with and participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement, risk management, ethical research activities and other strategies consistent with best practice in a custodial environment.
• Provide consultation to Mental Health Service professionals regarding psychological assessment and management of youth justice clients.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Environment:

• Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment
• Focus on ongoing professional and career development
• Permanent role - relocation allowance may be available for right applicant

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 - $118,114 per annum + 11% superannuation + 6.5% correctional allowance.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• This position attracts a 6.5% Correctional Health Allowance
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
• Relocation assistance for the right applicant

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $111,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
2. Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
3. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 528486 Forensic Clinical Psychologist HP03 (Oct 2023) WWCR CSU (1).pdf
• 528486 Forensic Clinical Psychologist HP03 (Oct 2023) WWCR CSU (1).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information

David Movric
Phone: 0400 808 500
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing - CFMHS
E-mail: david.movric@ths.tas.gov.au

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