Clinician (Intake) - Prison Disability Support Initiative
Type and Location: Psychologist / Sydney, NSW - Other, Melbourne, VIC - Other, Brisbane, QLD - Other, Adelaide, SA - Other,... more info
Clinician - Prison Disability Support Initiative
Salary:
60.00 - 80.00
Posted:
05-03-2025
Category:
Physicians Doctors
Job Description
Type and Location: Psychologist / Sydney, NSW - Other, Melbourne, VIC - Other, Brisbane, QLD - Other, Adelaide, SA - Other, Perth, WA - Other, Hobart, TAS - Other, ACT, Northern Territory Listed By: Department of Justice and Community Safety - Victoria, on 2 Mar 2025 Clinician - Prison Disability Support Initiative The Prison Disability Support Initiative (PDSI) is a state-wide rehabilitation service that assists people in custody with cognitive impairments and complex disability needs. The PDSI is a unit within Corrections Victoria, which is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety. The PDSI aims to: Identify prisoners with neurological and physical impairments. Assess disability needs to inform decisions on placement, case management, and rehabilitation. Educate corrections staff on how to better understand and support the people in their care. Link individuals with appropriate disability support services. What You Will Do As a clinician for the PDSI, you will support people in Victorian prisons who have suspected or confirmed cognitive impairment, such as an acquired brain injury (ABI), dementia, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unlike forensic intervention service (FIS) clinicians, your work will not focus explicitly on a person’s offending . Instead, you will help people in custody understand their disability and better manage their behaviours. You will: Develop support plans and deliver clinical intervention for people with cognitive disability to help improve daily functioning. Provide advice and educate prison staff and support teams on how to best care for the individuals in your caseload. Keep accurate clinical records and ensure all work follows professional and legal guidelines. Participate in training and team development to improve services. Provisional psychologists may be considered. To find out more about the role, please click APPLY or contact our recruitment team. A relocation allowance may be available for eligible candidates. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 60.00 - 80.00
Posted: 05-03-2025
Category: Physicians Doctors
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