Psychologist/ Specialist Psychologist, Serious Offenders Assessment Unit

Psychologist/ Specialist Psychologist

Serious Offenders Assessment Unit

Long Bay Correctional Complex

Location - Long Bay Correctional Complex

Employment type - 1 x Ongoing & 1 x Temporary (12 months)

Salary - $74,302 - $130,530 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Serious Offenders Assessment Unit is a team of psychologists who prepare assessment reports for the Serious Offenders Review Council, and provide advice in relation to the risk management, program pathway and case management of serious and high risk offenders.

This is a role which will allow you to develop skills in assessing recidivism and psychopathology through the use of risk assessment tools and pschometrics. You will also develop report writing skills and make recommendations for the management and reintegration of a complex client group.

The role is based at Long Bay Correctional Centre and provides state-wide services across Corrective Services NSW, which may require travelling to other Correctional Centres. Full time and part time roles with a minimum of three days per week will also be considered.

What you'll do

• Preparing comprehensive psychological risk assessments of serious offenders;
• Preparing reports in a timely manner for the Serious Offenders Review Council (SORC) and other Committees; 
• Working as part of a small team of psychologists under the supervision of a senior psychologist in the provision of direct psychological services to adult offenders;
• Providing expert and timely advice pertaining to the risk and intervention needs of serious and high risk offenders to stakeholders;
• Providing advice in relation to offenders being considered for applications under the Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act.
• Attending professional development and networking opportunities, including training in the use of risk assessment tools and the annual CSNSW Psychology Conference.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary correctional principles related to psychological assessments and interventions, including criminogenic risk assessment and treatment for offending.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessment and treatment in correctional psychology including mental health issues, cognitive impairment, personality and behaviour management
• A self-driven and organised psycologist who can independently balance competing priorities and prepare written reports to meet deadlines
• A team player who is willing to support the demands of a small team and can contribute to a positive work culture and environment

Essential Requirements

• Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

Appointment as a Specialist Psychologist

Applicants seeking appointment as a Specialist Psychologist, in addition to the key knowledge, experience and essential requirements, must demonstrate the additional characteristics as defined in the Crown employees psychologists award. Please download the criteria attachment for more details.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

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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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Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and why you want to work for the Serious Offenders Assessment Unit, as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 05 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Tim Wu, Senior Psychologist on 02 9289 2718 or at timothy.wu@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

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Other Information

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