Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist P/T 17.5 hours - Griffith Community Corrections

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Senior Psychologist/Senior Specialist Psychologist P/T 17.5 hours - Griffith Community Corrections Division: Corrective Services NSW Location: Griffith, NSW, AU, 2680 Employment type: Ongoing Part Time 17.5 hours per week Salary: Senior Psychologist $119,972 to $130,314pa (pro rata); Senior Specialist $140,655 - $148,932pa (pro rata) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. This part-time role offers a flexible 17.5-hour week, with the opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement that combines in-person collaboration and work-from-home flexibility. You'll enjoy professional development opportunities, generous leave provisions, and a supportive team environment. While the role is based in Griffith Community Corrections in the Southern District, occasional travel to other offices and client sites within the district may be required. A valid driver’s license is essential for this position. Your Role As a Senior Psychologist, you will provide high-level expertise in psychological assessment, intervention, and case management, particularly in complex cases, within the multi-disciplinary team. The role is open to psychologists with general registration that may or may not have an area of practice endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia. Supervision and training are provided internally as part of your role, including support to become a Board Approved Supervisor (BAS). What you’ll do Provide expert consultation to staff regarding offender mental health and risk management (including sexual and violent offender assessment). Provide regular individual and/or group supervision to Psychologists where required, ensuring high standards of service delivery and professional growth. Deliver direct psychological interventions for complex cases, leveraging your expertise to address challenging needs. Prepare advice and consultation to community corrections. Support professional training and development initiatives for Psychologists. Ensure thorough and compliant documentation on the Offender Integrated Management System (OIMS) and in psychology files for all offenders receiving psychological services. What we’re looking for Proven expertise in correctional psychology, particularly in assessing and treating mental health issues, cognitive impairments, and behaviour management. Strong understanding of contemporary correctional principles relevant to psychological assessments and interventions. Expertise in criminogenic risk assessments, especially regarding sex and violent offending. In-depth knowledge of ethical and legal obligations in psychology practice. Demonstrated ability in supervising and mentoring Psychologists. Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Eligible to be a Board Approved Supervisor (BAS) supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. Current driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout NSW. Appointment to Senior Specialist Psychologist What We Offer Located in the vibrant Griffith area, this role provides an opportunity to join a close-knit and highly collaborative team in a supportive and positive work environment. Strong team culture: Work with an experienced and dedicated team committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for individuals and communities. Flexible work options: Benefit from a hybrid arrangement that allows you to balance in-person and remote work while maintaining a connection to the local community. Location perks: Griffith offers a blend of rural charm and urban amenities, with thriving food, wine, and arts scenes alongside picturesque landscapes. Development-focused environment: Access regular professional development opportunities, supervision, and support to enhance your skills and career progression. We do work that really matters If you are a motivated team player, value building connections within the community, resilient in challenging situations, committed to evidence-based practice and bringing about change in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply. To strengthen your application we recommend you review specifically the Capability Application Tool to give you examples of interview questions and to understand how we recruit and measure your capability for the role. If you have a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Lorraine Fernandes via or (02) 8688 7253. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr