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Offender Programs Alice Springs Correctional Centre
Full time, Ongoing / Fixed vacancies available in Alice Springs
The Northern Territory Correctional Services (NTCS) plays an important role in keeping our communities safe by helping break the cycle of crime, reduce reoffending and improve the lives of offenders through education, training and employment opportunities.
As a Lead Clinician in the Offender Services and Programs unit in Alice Springs Correctional Centre, your primary objective is to conduct comprehensive criminogenic risk and needs assessments and deliver individual and group intervention to prisoners in the custody of NTCS. Lead Clinicians also provide professional input into appropriate management, treatment plans and Parole Board reports as required; as well as providing input into the development, delivery and evaluation of treatment programs and provide peer consultation, supervision, training and professional support to colleagues.
Your key duties will comprise of; undertaking assessments and delivering group and individual treatment to address criminogenic risk and the psychological needs of offenders, and generating psychological and risk assessment reports. In addition you will liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders on issues relevant to the management of offenders to ensure coordinated case management; provide advice and support for professional and administrative stream staff within the team; and be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.
To be successful you require tertiary qualifications in psychology with unconditional registration to practice as a psychologist or tertiary qualifications in social work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; demonstrated experience in the administration and interpretation of a range of clinical and forensic assessment tools; knowledge of current best-practice trends in offender assessment and rehabilitation; and experience in the delivery of group and individual interventions. High standard of communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability interact effectively with people from diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds is essential.
In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory. Further benefits of the role are listed on https://correctionscareers.nt.gov.au/
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- https://correctionscareers.nt.gov.au/
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- https://northernterritory.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds
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Quote vacancy number: 16708
Closing date: 03.03.2024
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
Contact Details For further information about this vacancy please contact: Natalie Walker on 08 8935 7590 or
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https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=290118
