Senior Rehabilitation Clinician

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 573282
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboutthe Department for Correctional Services

The Department employsapproximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisonsand fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Ourvision is for a safer community by protecting the public andreducing re-offending. We work towards this through thecontribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields,from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers,psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitmentensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders andvictims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in ourworkforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness andbetter outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, youwill encounter interesting professional challenges and you willwork alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected bycrime.

Duties

The Senior RehabilitationClinician/Psychologist/Social Worker will provide a range ofeffective scientifically based clinical and forensic services toprisoners and offenders within DCS. The position will providetherapeutic interventions focused on offending behaviours and onneeds that contribute to criminal offending; conduct comprehensiveassessments including risk and needs rating assessments; and whereappropriate, provide crisis intervention, and specialisedindividual and/or group interventions in response to referrals fromwithin DCS.This position of SeniorRehabilitation Clinician/Psychologist/Social Worker is responsiblefor providing comprehensive assessments and specialistinterventions to prisoners and offenders in prisons and acrossCommunity Correctional Centres, in particular 'adult' and 'child'sex offenders and violent offenders, and contributing to the safemanagement, wellbeing, and mental health of offenders.
Due to theover-representation of Aboriginal prisoners within the Departmentfor Correctional Services(DCS), there is an expectation that theclient workload will include a significant number of Aboriginalprisoners.

SpecialConditions

• Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.
• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check;
• A current South Australian Driver's Licence is essential;
• A flexible approach to working hours is required;
• The role requires considerable intra-state travel, with occasional interstate travel, involving visits to prisons and community corrections centres, and frequent overnight absences.

Requirements

AHP3(Senior Rehabilitation Psychologist):

• Essential: An undergraduate or post-graduate level qualification in psychology and full registration as Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

AHP3(Senior Rehabilitation Social Worker):

• Essential: A degree level qualification in Social Work leading to eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

PO3(Senior Rehabilitation Clinician):

• Essential: Appropriate degree level tertiary qualifications in community services, sociology, criminology, justice, correctional practice, social sciences, human services, health or related field.

Remuneration

AHP3 -$102,641 - $110,094 paPO3 - $99,788 - $105,495 pa

Enquiries

Rehabilitation ProgramsBranchPh:      (08) 8226 91***Email:  ***************@sa.gov.au

ApplicationInstructions

Allapplications must be submitted online via I Work for SA with thefollowing:

• Resume of no more than four pages
• Cover letter of no more than one page
• Response to selection criteria as outlined in the Job and Person Specification. Your response to the key selection criteria should not exceed two pages in length.

Please note:Applicants that do not address the selection criteria may bedisadvantaged during the shortlistingprocess.Refer to the Advice toApplicants for information on how to apply.Applicants must complete theEmployment Declaration if not currently employed by the Departmentfor Correctional Services.

AdditionalInformation 

This is atemporary vacancy for up to 11 months.There is more than oneposition available.Successful applicant will beappointed at either classification depending on the qualificationand experience held.

Applications close: 11/02/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants - All Criteria.pdf
- J&P Senior PO3.pdf
- J&P Senior PSYCH AHP3.pdf
- J&P Senior SW AHP3.pdf
- Employment Declaration Sept 2023.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.