Senior Clinical Or Forensic Psychologist - Df482

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Community focused organisation performing rewarding and meaningful work * Highly Competitive Remuneration & Benefits| Salary Packaging Options * 2 Year Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Based in Logan QLD About You The role will see you engaging, assessing, and providing holistic culturally responsive treatment and/or external referrals to participants of our Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS) who present with a range of complexities including mental health, alcohol and drug problems, offending and complex trauma as well as complexities regarding there visa situations. The role is also responsible for providing guidance to SSI'S SRSS staff in the development of effective case management strategies including referral to external services. Responsibilities: * Deliver culturally responsive psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, interventions and consultation in order to address the needs of SRSS participants who are living with significant mental health conditions, have offending history and struggle with complex trauma as well as visa insecurity. * Participates in the ongoing evaluation of clinical outcomes * Conduct risk assessments, including assessment of suicide risk and violence risk, develop evidence-based safety plans and provide follow up support, referrals and treatment * Provision of alcohol and drug assessment, neuropsychological assessment and mental health reports as required * Provide support and referral options to partners and families, including children of the service as appropriate. * Ensure information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record system, and that records are maintained in accordance with the organisation's and regulatory body's standards * Ensure maintenance of privacy and confidentiality in relation to client information in accordance with organisational policy, cultural protocol and professional ethics and guidelines * Assist in the development and provision of education and training programs. Essential Criteria * Relevant Tertiary degree qualifications * 1-2 years Senior Psychologist level experience. * AHPRA Psychologist Registration (Forensic/Clinical) * Proficiency in addressing diverse clinical concerns presented by adult individuals. Please ask us for a copy of the PD for the full responsibilities. About our Benefits * Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay! * Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight; * Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth. * Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs * Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities About our Recruitment Process At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, WWCC, a Criminal History Check and NDIS Screening check (if applicable) as a reasonable condition of employment. To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close Monday 22nd April 2024 Should you require further information about the role please contact ****** A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future. Our commitment to Diversity: SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We accept and consider all your experience including from overseas and volunteering opportunities. Our commitment to flexible working: SSI is committed to ensuring that we reflect the NSW community that we serve. We support an inclusive workplace where staff have access to opportunities, enabling our team members to drive innovation and delivery of high-quality services. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it. SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can also assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at ****** or call Theresa on 0468 836 759. #J-18808-Ljbffr