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Psychologist
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Statewide Operations; Wacol
You will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals. At Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) we strongly believe in the need to work with people that value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Our strategic objectives are:
- Safer correctional environments
- Humane management of prisoners and offenders
- Partnering and community collaboration
- Stop crime
Essential Qualification Requirements are:
- Eligible for registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- If eligible for registration as Provisional Psychologist, must be either currently on the 4+2 internship pathway, or have completed an APAC accredited 5th year degree in psychology and eligible for 5+1 internship pathway.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/476731/23 |
| Closing date | 08-Nov-2023 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Emily Henderson |
| Contact details | 0438732205 Access the National Relay Service |
CONTINUOUS APPLICANT POOL
LOCATIONS: We have multiple locations available across the Wacol Precinct:
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre:
- Largest male remand centre in Southeast Queensland
- You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and assessment-focused environment.
- Given the unique demands of the correctional setting, we provide comprehensive training to prepare you to work safely and effectively with Prisoners.
Brisbane Correctional Centre:
- Primary reception centre for newly sentenced male prisoners in south-east Queensland including Maximum-Security Unit.
- A variety of dynamic offender management regimes are utilised in managing the diverse offender population.
- Psychologists have the opportunity to develop assessment and intervention skills and provide advice and management strategies for acute cases.
- You will be supervised by Senior Psychologists who are STAP-accredited - providing provisionally registerd psychologists with the opportunity for on-site secondary supervision.
- Financial support provided towards external supervision.
Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre:
- The centre is the primary reception centre for women in Southeast Queensland and employs a gender responsive trauma-informed practice.
- Working in the centre as a psychologist you will have the opportunity to conduct assessment, intervention and engage in case management with a variety of external stakeholders to support positive rehabilitation outcomes for women and their children.
- You will be supported with opportunities for professional development and provisional psychologists will be supported to complete internship requirements.
Wolston Correctional Centre:
- Accomodates male prisoners classified as protection.
- The centre is a placement facility with a population of largely sentenced prisoners and supports progression towards rehabilitative outcomes including programs, education, and employment.
- Psychologists will have the opportunity to conduct assessment, intervention, and case management with more predictable timeframes regarding release.
- You will be supported with opportunities for professional development and provisional psychologists will be suppored to complete internship requirements.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:
- Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based assessment and intervention for adults, experiencing difficulties relating to suicidality, mental health problems, cognitive impairment, or developmental disorders.
- Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to provide high quality professional reports and case notes.
- Well-developed verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with a diverse client group.
- Knowledge, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures.
WHAT QCS CAN OFFER:
Apart from contributing to the safety of our community, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities, and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing.
Additional benefits inculde:
- Being able to work with clientele who present with complex mental health needs
- Access to flexible work arrangements
- Access to professional development, thorough onboarding training and support by Senior Psychologists.
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job ad reference: QLD/476731/23
Closing date: Wednesday, 8th November 2023
Further information
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