Senior Clinician or Clinician

Job Summary:

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality clinical services within a correctional facility.
• Provide expert supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians, ensuring best practices in offender rehabilitation.
• Apply advanced therapeutic approaches to manage complex clinical needs and reduce reoffending rates.

Job Description:
We are currently supporting one of our clients to recruit for a Senior Clinician or Clinician. You will play a pivotal part in the clinical leadership and service delivery within a multidisciplinary team. Your expertise will drive the assessment and treatment of individuals in a correctional setting, focusing on complex needs and behavior change programs. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, facilitating evidence-based group therapy programs, and providing supervision to junior clinicians. You will implement trauma-informed care practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and rehabilitation frameworks such as the Good Lives Model (GLM) and Risk Need Responsivity (RNR). This is a highly rewarding role with significant impact, offering the chance to influence clinical practices and drive rehabilitation outcomes.

Key Duties:

• Lead comprehensive clinical assessments and oversee treatment plans for complex cases.
• Facilitate advanced group-based interventions and individualized therapeutic programs for offenders.
• Mentor and supervise junior clinicians, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practice standards.
• Develop and review clinical reports, ensuring accurate and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive, integrated care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program evaluation efforts.

Skills and Experience:

• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, or relevant registration in social work or occupational therapy.
• Extensive experience in offender rehabilitation, with deep knowledge of CBT, trauma-informed care, GLM, and RNR principles.
• Proven leadership skills in managing clinical teams and providing supervision for complex cases.
• Strong clinical assessment and report writing abilities, with excellent risk management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary settings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits:

• Senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape clinical practice and mentor a team.
• Access to ongoing professional development, research involvement, and training with leading experts in forensic and clinical care.
• Funded AHPRA registration or professional association membership.
• Study leave, mentoring opportunities, and subsidized gym membership.
• Relocation package available