Senior Clinician, Prison Disability Support Initiative (PDSI)

Job Description

Senior Clinician, Prison Disability Support Initiative (PDSI) Job Function: Prison and Corrective Services Work Type: Fixed term - full time About this role Better support, better outcomes: help people in custody with disabilities get the care they need. Lead the team that helps people understand their disability and better manage their behaviours. Full-time, fixed-term role until mid-2026. Earn $109,730 – $132,764 per year plus super (VPS Grade 5). Hybrid role – work from home, CBD-based head office and Victorian correctional facilities. Relocation assistance may be available. Where you will be working 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 senior clinician for the PDSI, you will manage the team supporting people in Victorian prisons who have cognitive impairment and complex needs, 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: Oversee the daily clinical operations of the PDSI to make sure services run smoothly. Manage and support a team of clinicians and complex case coordinators and support the training and development of staff. Keep a small caseload of complex cases , supporting access to cognitive assessment and providing clinical interventions. Provide expert clinical consultation and advice for support needs and referral pathways for people with cognitive impairment and complex needs. Why work with us There are many advantages of working as a clinician with the Department of Justice and Community Safety, including: A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options. Your professional association membership or registration funded annually (e.g. PBA/AHPRA, AASW). Individual and group supervision , as well as any additional supervision required as part of professional registration requirements. Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager. Employee assistance program (EAP) – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you are experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. A relocation allowance may be available for eligible candidates. Preferred experience You will need a high level of clinical expertise in disability and forensic settings to thrive in this role. You will also possess: Registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or another relevant tertiary qualification. Minimum of three years post-registration experience in a relevant field. Specialist endorsement and/or experience in a clinical or forensic field (desirable). Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. To find out more about the role, please read the position description or contact our recruitment team at #J-18808-Ljbffr