Senior Clinician

Do you have advanced clinical skills and experience in working with offender populations?

Do you want to supervise a large clinical team in the most innovative correctional environment in Australia?

Attractive annual salary of $117,000 - $121,500 plus superannuation.

About The GEO Group Australia

We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in NSW and VIC. GEO aims to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with. Our company is defined by us always acting with Integrity, showing everyone Respect without fail, being Accountable at all times, always being Agile and continuously looking for opportunities to be Innovative. For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

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About Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall is Victoria’s largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Through investment in opportunities for prisoners to engage in work, education and programs, prisoners are not only held safely and securely but given every chance to turn their lives around. Issues behind much of the crime in our communities – such as violent attitudes, anti-social behaviours and the abuse of drugs and alcohol – are addressed through innovative programs and interventions. At the same time helping prisoners with day-to-day challenges such as gaining and holding down employment and finding a suitable place to live also help prevent a return to crime.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe. Together, Ravenhall provides an integrated service system that collaboratively brings about lasting positive change in the lives of prisoners pre- and post-release. Through these partnerships the objective of Safer Victorian Communities is achieved.

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About the Opportunity

Ravenhall is recruiting for a Senior Clinician to provide clinical leadership and supervision within the largest multidisciplinary clinical team within a correctional centre in Victoria. The Senior Clinician will have an opportunity to supervise, coach and mentor clinical staff at Ravenhall to assist them to provide ethical and responsive interventions that make a real difference in the lives of prisoners and their families.

'As a Senior Clinician at Ravenhall, you have the opportunity to educate, upskill and inspire a team of multi-disciplinary Clinicians who are passionate about offender rehabilitation, whilst also having the opportunity to influence systemic change of traditional correctional approaches' - Senior Clinician, Ravenhall Correctional Centre.

Senior Clinicians will supervise a team of clinicians undertaking diverse evidence-based clinical work. This includes the completion of forensic risk assessments, and delivery of a suite of over 25 treatment programs, including remand programs, general offending programs, violent offending programs, AOD programs, and complementary programs. The Senior Clinician will also maintain a small case load of complex clients and will provide clinical leadership and expert advice on issues related to Continuum of Care and offender rehabilitation and reintegration across the Centre.

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful in the Senior Clinician role at Ravenhall you will have:

• Full registration as a Psychologist, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) or Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, respectively.
• Two or more years of experience as a registered practitioner completing assessments, individual and group interventions, in a correctional, clinical or other relevant setting, preferably with mandated clients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian Criminal Justice System including the role of the Courts, prisons, parole and community corrections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the “What works” literature in offender rehabilitation, in addition to the application of the Good Lives Model (GLM) and principles of Risk Need Responsivity (RNR) in reducing recidivism in offender populations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals including the provision of clinical supervision, guidance and mentoring.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise, support and reinforce cross-agency consultation and collaboration in order to achieve shared goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently prepare and vet complex clinical reports.
• An ability to communicate a clear vision, manage performance expectations, and ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.

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About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Ongoing funding for professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Support with Professional Registration costs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and rewards scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals

This is your chance to be a part of a new model, with a philosophical focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration of all prisoners to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes.

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter and a current resume.

For any enquiries, or to discuss the position in more detail please contact Ravenhall Careers at ***************@geogroup.com.au

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted approximately 2-3 weeks following the closing date. Unsuccessful candidates will be contacted in due course

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that is growing and dedicated to improving our communities. Don't wait - Apply Now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Applications close at 11:30 pm, Sunday 26 May 2024 at 2359hrs

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE