Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist - Intensive Therapeutic Programs

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist
Intensive Therapeutic Programs, Sex Offender Programs
Applications close 4th February 2024
Make the move to a rewarding career with Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) and be part of a refreshed strategy aimed at breaking the cycle of reoffending.
Salary: $71,444 to $125,510 + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading
Position Type: Temporary/Ongoing - Full Time
Location: Long Bay Correctional Centre
About Us
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional Correctional Services and Programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Justice sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community. CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.
Custody-based Sex Offender Programs is located at Long Bay Correctional Complex, Malabar. We work within a therapeutic treatment wing delivering advanced clinical interventions using evidenced-based risk assessment and individual and group-based treatment interventions. Whilst CBT is the primary modality, a range of other interventions are incorporated to meet the needs of the client, including DBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, Trauma Informed Practice
Assist individuals who have committed sexual offences to develop skills and strategies to make better decisions in their life. Challenge yourself by working with complex clients with a variety of presenting issues and backgrounds. Develop your skills in providing long-term in-depth group and individual based intervention.
What you'll do
Psychologists work directly with offenders in custody. Our psychologists are highly valued and essential members of the team who work hard to make a difference and provide opportunities to assist offenders in reducing the risk of re-offending.
Sex Offender Program is committed to delivering high-quality cognitive behavioural therapies with a focus on behaviour change and self-efficacy and self-awareness of clients. The positive impacts you will make as a clinician will extend beyond your direct client, to the client's family and the wider community.
Sex Offender Programs provides strong collegiate support and ongoing professional development opportunities.
What we're looking for
Minimum four years' accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
Current drivers' licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Applying for the role
You must submit your application online. Please submit:

• your response to this pre-screening question:

Describe your experience and knowledge in risk assessment and group based treatment, and how you could apply this to your role as a CSNSW Psychologist working with sexual offenders (400 words max)

• your up-to-date resume (maximum of 3 pages)

• a cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) detailing how your meet the capabilities required for this role.

Got a question?
For more specific information about the role please contact:
Nicole Weaver - Senior Psychologist
Nicole.weaver@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 02 9289 2940
For application enquires or support please contact:
Erica Tam - Talent Acquisition Officer
or 0428 944 731
Closing date:11.59pm, 4th February 2024
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.