Clinical OR Registered Psychologists | Corrective Services | Various QLD locations

• Government Department roles – Contract position
• Full time or Part time hours available
• Diverse role including assessment, therapy and group interventions

ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of QLD Government to search for multiple Clinical Psychologists, Neuropsychologists and Registered Psychologists to join leading Correctional Centers based in Queensland. The locations available are close to Brisbane and Cairns with multiple correctional sites and roles available. Our client is passionate to enhance the safety of Queenslanders through modern, sustainable, and evidence-based corrective services to maximize rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Conduct independent risk assessments of harm to self or others, including acute or chronic risk.
• Provide clinical assessment of psychopathology, psychosocial needs and protective factors to inform interventions, referrals and individual management strategies.
• Administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric assessments of cognitive functioning, memory, personality and mental health to determine treatment readiness and appropriateness of interventions.
• Undertake complex assessments of risk to the community, including identification of outstanding treatment needs, evaluation of relapse prevention plans and consolidation of learning from offending behaviour interventions, and preparation of reports to inform the Parole Boards’ decision-making.
• Provide advice to relevant officers regarding suitability to engage in intervention programs and/or other rehabilitation activities.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, and in collaboration with external stakeholders, co-ordinate and monitor the provision of welfare, behavioural management, daily living routine and engagement in self-development, vocational and recreational programs.
• Evaluate and review intervention strategies, and rehabilitative programs against the adult’s individual needs and goals.

BENEFITS:

• Contribute to the safety of your community
• Working in a environment which embraces professional development with a supportive team of other psychologists and multidisciplinary professionals
• Being able to work with clientele who present with complex mental health needs 
• Access to flexible work arrangements
• Access to professional development, thorough onboarding training and support by Senior Psychologists

Locations:

• Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre | Darra QLD 4076
• Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre | Wacol 4076
• Brisbane Correctional Centre | Wacol 4076
• Wolston Correctional Centre | Wacol 4076
• Woodford Correctional Centre | Woodford 4514

CONTACT:

Catherine at catherine@acmhealthcare.com.au  to discuss this role further or inquire about our other positions available

OR

Jess at jess@acmhealthcare.com.au  to discuss this role further or inquire about our other positions available