Clinician, Prison Disability Support Initiative (PDSI)
Overview
Work type: Full time
Salary: $+5,102 - $107,+05
Grade: VPSG4
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Location: CBD
Reference: DJCS/PDSICLINI2
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ****** orientation or cultural background. 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, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
Clinician
Now recruiting psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses and occupational therapists for vital clinical work.
Help achieve meaningful outcomes for not only individuals with disability, but also the staff and environment that accommodates them throughout the Victorian prison system.
Excellent secondment/fixed-term contract opportunity for career growth.
Earn $+5,102 – $107,+05 per year plus super (VPS Grade 4).
Hybrid role – work from home, CBD-based head office and Victorian correctional facilities.
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 aims to:
Identify people in custody with non-physical disabilities.
Assess disabilityneeds 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 PDSI Clinician, you will support people in Victorian prisons who may have cognitive or physical impairments, such as an acquired brain injury, dementia or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Unlike forensic intervention service (FIS) clinicians, your work won't focus explicitly on a person's offending. Instead, you will help with better understanding a person's disability needs and better support them in the custodial environment.
You will:
Develop support plans for people with disabilities to help improve daily functioning and personal relationships.
Provide advice to 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.
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.
Preferred experience
To thrive in this role, a background in supporting individuals with disabilities will be valuable.
You will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
Registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Provisional psychologists may be considered.
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.
To find out more about the role, please read the position description or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close Saturday 17 May 2025 at 11.5+PM
Posted 17 April 2025