In this highly specialised role, you will have the opportunity for both assessment and treatment. You will conduct comprehensive risk assessments and write forensic reports. Additionally, you will facilitate criminogenic treatment programs (group and individual) to young people subject to community and custodial based dispositions.
You will regularly liaise with professionals supporting young people and there is the opportunity to undertake individual treatment work, all whilst working within a therapeutic environment.
You will deliver treatment to a client population that presents with a range of forensic/offending histories and clinical and mental health issues. Interventions provided may be short term, episodic, long-term, individual or group based.
What you must have to apply for this role
• Registered with AASW
• Experience in clinical and/or forensic assessment, case formulation and treatment
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Confident working in a dynamic, faced paced environment
• Flexible and agile approach to work
• Commitment to Child Safe Standards and Practices
• Current valid Driver’s License
If you are a team player, client focused, with an empathic and engaging style, wanting to provide early intervention and support for young people who have entered the justice system apply now.
Your will have a strong desire to work with a youth cohort who are culturally and linguistically diverse and present with varied needs including complex trauma, behavioural issues, mental health, substance use, and low cognitive functioning.
The Benefits
• Health and Wellbeing benefits: 4 wellbeing days, EAP and Purchase additional leave or extend leave at half pay
• Flexibility to work with your personal commitments
• Internal Training and professional development days
• Strong commitment to supervision – so you are always supported
Why Work With Us?
There is unlimited opportunity to develop your counselling/clinical skills with a supportive, multidisciplinary team who strive to provide alternative pathways for our youth cohort. Our teams are diverse, and our roles enable ongoing growth and development, where no two days are the same!
We are leaders and innovators within our industry, providing unparalleled learning opportunities for our people. Our leaders genuinely care. If you are drawn to work with a team of skilled professionals, and a company that makes real changes in people’s lives, is it time to consider the next chapter of your career with us?
If this sounds like it might be a role for you, please click the “Apply” button on this ad and provide an updated resume and cover letter telling us why you think you’d be a great fit.
Please note that candidates may be interviewed and progressed prior to the closing date. If you seek more information, please connect with us via [email protected].
Our organisation is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment.