Forensic Senior Clinician (Complex Interventions)

Job Description

Forensic Senior Clinician (Complex Interventions) Job posted: 22/01/2025 Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services Reference: DJCS/SNRCLICBD Closes: 12/02/2025 Classification: AH4 Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected. 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. Forensic Senior Clinician, Complex Interventions Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services. Lead and advise on the management, treatment, and assessment of high-risk individuals, including violent extremism cohorts. Provide specialist clinical supervision and advice to multidisciplinary clinical teams. Enjoy world-class training and wellbeing support. Flexible home and on-site working arrangements. 2 fixed term positions available (ending 13/9/2025 and 2/2/2026). Earn $109,730 – $132,764 (AH4) per year plus super. City-based head office with travel across Victoria. FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community, focusing on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism, and family violence. We're seeking experienced professionals in psychology, social work, mental health nursing , or occupational therapy to join our growing team of forensic clinicians. How we'll support and reward you A specialised induction program for new clinical staff (including foundation, theory, and mentored on-the-job training). Exposure to national and international experts in forensic work. Mental health and wellbeing care – essential debriefing for the first 12 months for new forensic practitioners. Ongoing professional development, including clinical scholarship, research program and study leave opportunities. Your professional association membership or registration funded annually (e.g. PBA/AHPRA, AASW). Relocation allowances for eligible candidates. What you'll do As a forensic senior clinician working in complex interventions, you will provide specialist risk assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and consultation to complex, high risk and high-profile service users. You will: Lead and advise on the management, treatment, and assessment of high-risk individuals. Supervise and train clinical staff to ensure best practices, particularly in restricted environments. Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to enhance multi-disciplinary approaches and improve service delivery. Drive quality assurance, research, and policy development to improve practices for managing high-risk service users, including violent extremism cohorts. Minimum Requirements To apply for this role, you'll need to hold or be eligible for one of the following: General registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Credentialed as a mental health nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. Registered as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Justice and Community Safety job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr