Description:
This is a Pool process with permanent and fixed term, full time and part time opportunities.
Currently, there is one permanent position available for immediate filling.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Psychological Health Service (PHS) is responsible for clinical assessment and interventions to prisoners at acute risk or suicide or self-harm; at chronic risk of suicide or self-harm or otherwise vulnerable within the prison system; with mental health issues; or having difficulties coping, adjusting to prison, or in transition to release. PHS staff participate in multidisciplinary risk management and clinical case management teams.
The PHS Clinical Supervisor is responsible for oversight and leadership of the service and its clinical practice; and provides direct clinical services to prisoners as required and clinical supervision to professional staff.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
ABOUT JUSTICE
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack .
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
- A statement of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following four (4) Role Specific Criteria contained in the JDF.
Please provide examples to support your claims .
- Clinical Supervision skills and knowledge
- Therapeutic assessment and intervention skills and knowledge
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning and organisational skills
All remaining Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
ELIGIBILITY
- A four (4) year qualification in Psychology and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA); or
- A four (4) year qualification in Social Work, eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), with a minimum of two years supervised practice in counselling. Accredited Social Worker status from the AASW is desirable.
- Possession of a current valid ‘C’ class motor vehicle driving licence.
- Business related state-wide travel may be required from time to time.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Jill Taylor, Psychological Health Service Manager on (08) 9334 6074 for a confidential discussion.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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