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Job Function: Prison and Corrective ServicesWork Type: Ongoing - full timeAbout this roleJoin Victoria''s statewide rehabilitation services. This position will primarily be based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.Administer clinical assessments and work collaboratively as part of a care team to achieve sustained behaviour change.Deliver criminogenic and offence-related interventions in Youth Justice in custodial and community settings.Create Change from the Inside OutThe young people we work with can make remarkable changes in their lives.Statewide rehabilitation services include innovative, evidence-based clinical assessments and interventions for children and young people to support their rehabilitation and reintegration with caregivers, education and other related support systems in the community.As a statewide model, rehabilitation services aim to provide continuity of care to young people as they move from community into custody.The opportunityAHP 4.1 Role earning $113,022 - $124,884 per year plus super.Deliver targeted clinical assessments and criminogenic and offence-related interventions for children and young people.Collaborate with stakeholders as part of a care team to support rehabilitative outcomes.Provide clinical guidance and support to other Youth Justice staff including case managers, behaviour support specialists, and youth justice workers.In this role, you will deliver evidence-based clinical assessments and targeted criminogenic and offence-related interventions to children and young people in custody and the community. You will also provide specialist advice other Youth Justice staff including case managers, behaviour support specialists, youth justice workers and other members of the care team to create best practice outcomes. This includes completing comprehensive case notes, treatment plans and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders.You will undertake research and analysis in specialist clinical portfolio areas for input into recommendations to senior staff and provide feedback to improve overall practice and responsiveness. In addition, you will lead initiatives and manage quality assurance to support implementation of child safe standards across clinical teams by providing expertise on child and adolescent development, interventions and policy.To be successful in the role, you will have knowledge of key issues impacting youth justice and direct experience working with children and young people.Qualifications RequiredGeneral or Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); orEligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); orCredentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses; orRegistration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.For more information on the skills and experience that we look for, please read the job description document attached.What''s in it for you?You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.There are many advantages in working for the department, including:Job stability position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).A fair salaryenjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.Transparent performance frameworkapproach your work with confidence in how you''re tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.Generous leave entitlementsprovisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.Employee Assistance Program support you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you''re experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Teamthroughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contactAboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being madeWe want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department''s work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government''s promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.We''re proud of our individual differences. We''re proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, 9 th July 2025.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don''t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people''s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.Register for weekly updates about similar job opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr