Psychologist, Juvenile Justice

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Psychologist, Juvenile Justice. Terms and conditions vacancy

About us

The Department of Justice delivers legal, court and supervision services to the people of NSW by managing courts and justice services, implementing programs to reduce crime and re offending, managing custodial and community-based correctional services, protecting rights and community standards and advising on law reform and legal matters.

Juvenile Justice supervises and cares for young offenders in the community and in detention centres in NSW. The division provides diversionary and community-based services, as well as custodial services in detention centres for young people on remand and on control orders.

About the role

Provide expert consultant services to staff regarding case management and psychological needs of Juvenile Justice Clients within custodial and community locations, as well as advice to statutory authorities and have the ability to operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum four year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with
The Psychology Board of Australia
• Demonstrated expertise in the psychological assessment and treatment of adolescents, including mental health issues, cognitive impairment, and with respect to behaviour management.
• Demonstrated level of knowledge and understanding of contemporary concepts, principles and practices relevant to the psychological assessment and treatment of young people who offend.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability with regards to criminogenic risk assessments, including risks related to sex and violent offending and associated interventions
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the psychologist's ethical and legal obligations and professional accountability relating to agency policies and procedures
• Minimum Class C Drivers’ Licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW
• Knowledge of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
• Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment

The Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 requires persons engaged in children related work to have working with Children clearances. If successful in this role you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check clearance number prior to commencing in the role. To obtain further information and to apply for a WWCC clearance, please click here.

About you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Expertise in the psychological assessment and treatment of adolescents, including mental health issues, cognitive impairment, and with respect to behaviour management.

Click here to download the role description. 

Applying for the role

To apply for this role you need to submit an application online via www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au


When applying you will need to:

1. Answer the two pre-screening questions below – we are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in this focus capability.

• Describe your clinical experience in the assessment of adolescents, and the delivery of therapeutic interventions to young people who offend, giving examples.

• What are the contemporary concepts, guiding principles and ethical issues relevant to the provision of a psychological service to young people who offend?

Then:
2. Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description.

Contact: Carol Thomas – Area Manager   [email protected] or 02 4446 8000 

Closing date: Sunday 29 July 2018 (11:59 pm)


A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 12 months.