Job Description

If you're looking to challenge yourself, be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and build your clinical reputation, you'll love the work at Forensic Intervention Services (FIS).

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We are a specialist program area of Corrections Victoria that provides people in custody and in the community with offence-specific, evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services to support their rehabilitation. We hold portfolios and expertise in critical areas such as Violent Extremism, Restorative Justice and Family Violence.

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We're seeking experienced professionals in psychology, social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, counselling or psychotherapy to join our team of forensic clinicians. Forensic clinical experience is desirable but not essential.

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Whether you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting impact in a progressive field, this is career defining work with marginalised groups you won't get access to anywhere else.

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Ongoing and fixed term opportunitiesincluding part-time are available in metro Melbourne, our growing Barwon SW team and regional locations.

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How we'll support and reward you

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Our work can be demanding so we offer first-rate training and support.

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A specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory, and mentored on-the-job training).

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Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work.

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Mental health and wellbeing care - essential debriefing for the first 12 months for new forensic practitioners.

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Supervision by senior clinical staff with support on a day-to-day basis.

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Ongoing professional development including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities.

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Annual Leadership Forum and Conference for technical and professional development.

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Registration or qualified association membership funded annually (e.g.



PBA/AHPRA, AASW)

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Relocation allowances for eligible candidates.

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What you'll do

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As a forensic clinician, you will build on your existing expertise as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence based, best-practice forensic intervention in a supportive correctional environment.

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Working within the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model, you'll deliver a wide range of individualised services including:

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Comprehensive assessments including risk assessments.

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Clinical interviews to develop person centred rehabilitation pathways.

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Treatment interventions employing evidence-based assessment tools.

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Treatment programs involving individual and group sessions.

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Preparing treatment plans, treatment reports, and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders.

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Travel to correctional facilities is a required part of the role so you will need to possess a current driver's licence.

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To apply, you'll need to hold, or be eligible for, one of the following:

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General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).

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Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

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Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.

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Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

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A master's degree in psychotherapy and registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

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A master's degree in counselling and membership with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or registration with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

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Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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🏢 Corrections Victoria
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