Senior Psychologist - Moroka Program

Position DetailsReference Number 16481
Position Title Senior Psychologist - Moroka Program
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Forensicare only
Employment Type Full Time Fixed Term, Part Time Permanent, Part Time Fixed Term
Location Ravenhall
Position Summary

• Fixed term, 12-month opportunity; full or part time available
• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion
• Free On-site Parking

• Salary $106,158 (P3-1) to $121,500(P3-4)pro rata +11% Super+ Salary Packaging + Benefits
• A culture where people care

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you're passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.Job locationForensicare provides specialist forensic mental health services across 12 of Victoria's 14 prisons with expansion underway to include Western Plains in the Barwon region. This position is based at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Melbourne's west, provides 75 prison-based custodial mental health beds as well as assessments and outpatient services provided in maximum-security forensic mental health complex within the medium-security prison.About the Role:The Moroka Program provides specialist mental health care to people in prisons who demonstrate repetitive and entrenched complex and challenging behaviours associated with mental illness, predominately personality disorder. It operates from a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) framework, with training, supervision and support provided to staff. The Senior Psychologist plays an important role as a member of the multidisciplinary team, undertaking program suitability assessments, structured diagnostic assessments, and delivering individual and group-based treatment in the DBT framework. The role includes opportunities to provide outreach assessment and intervention at other locations, and to provide training to clinical and correctional staff in best practice for working with complex and challenging behaviours.About You:

• Demonstrated commitment to mental health recovery.
• Skills in clinical assessment and delivery of individual and group-based treatment with complex clients
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex organisational environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Interested in and experienced in working with behavioural approaches
• Experienced P2s may be considered for this position

What you need:

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited course or equivalent, or a Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology from an APS accredited course or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential.

Have you recently graduated?

• If you are a Psychologist seeking to undertake a clinical, forensic or clinical neuropsychology registrar program please see this link for further information:
• Recruitment for the registrar program can occur flexibly throughout the year

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and Interviewed as they are received.Eligibility

• COVID19 (x3), Influenza and Immunisation requirements specific to position Infection Control requirements
• This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.#LI-Onsite
Contact Person Carolyn Anderson
Contact Number (03) 8363 2627
Alternate Contact Person Gregg Shinkfield
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9947 2687
Alternate Contact Email gregg.shinkfield@forensicare.vic.gov.au
Closing Date 24/06/2024
Position Description Ravenhall - Senior Psychologist P3.pdfApplication Guide
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