Senior Clinician - Service Development

Description:

Do you possess advanced clinical skills and experience working with offender populations?

Are you interested in supervising a large clinical team in the most innovative correctional environment in Australia?

Attractive annual salary of $122,000 - $130,783 plus superannuation .

We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in NSW and VIC. GEO aims to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with. Our company is defined by us always acting with Integrity , showing everyone Respect without fail, being Accountable at all times, always being Agile and continuously looking for opportunities to be Innovative . For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

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Ravenhall is Victoria’s largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Through investment in opportunities for prisoners to engage in work, education and programs, prisoners are not only held safely and securely but given every chance to turn their lives around. Issues behind much of the crime in our communities – such as violent attitudes, anti-social behaviours and the abuse of drugs and alcohol – are addressed through innovative programs and interventions. At the same time helping prisoners with day-to-day challenges such as gaining and holding down employment and finding a suitable place to live also help prevent a return to crime.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe. Together, Ravenhall provides an integrated service system that collaboratively brings about lasting positive change in the lives of prisoners pre- and post-release. Through these partnerships the objective of Safer Victorian Communities is achieved.

To learn more about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here.

The Senior Clinician, Service Development is a suitably qualified professional with knowledge and expertise in offender rehabilitation including the Risk Need Responsivity (RNR) Model, the Good Lives Model (GLM) and Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ). They are responsible for providing high level clinical expertise to the Research and Evaluation team on program modifications, practically incorporating evaluation findings into service delivery pathways and program manuals, and development of new and innovative rehabilitation and reintegration programs and services.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate as a member of the Senior Clinician team at Ravenhall.
• Provide expert advice and consultation to the Manager, Research and Development, Rehabilitation and Reintegration staff and other stakeholders on issues related to Continuum of Care and offender rehabilitation and reintegration.
• Provide clinical consultation to the GEO Research and Evaluation Team to support the integration of recommendations following formal program evaluations.
• Provide clinical expertise to GEO R&E team to support the continuous improvement of R&R service delivery and GEO program suite.
• Develop and support delivery of new and innovative rehabilitation and reintegration programs and services to address the complex and diverse needs of the people in our care.
• Contribute to the provision of high quality, best practice service delivery by providing expert clinical advice to the R&R team, including conducting quality assurance activities and supervision.
• Participate in supervision with the Manager, Research and Development.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Full registration as a Psychologist or Social Worker with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), Australian Association of Social Work (AASW), or registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian Criminal Justice System including the role of the Courts, prisons, parole and community corrections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the “What works” literature in offender rehabilitation, in addition to the application of the Good Lives Model (GLM) and principles of Risk Need Responsivity (RNR) in reducing recidivism in offender populations.
• Advanced ability to embed the scientist practitioner model by leading the integration of research evaluation findings into program modifications and broader service development.
• Ability to develop evidence-based rehabilitation and reintegration programs and service delivery pathways.
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to influence stakeholders to ensure best practice, evidence-based programs and services are developed and delivered.

Desirable

• Previous experience in program and service development
• Post-graduate qualifications in your chosen discipline.
• Recognised PBA Supervisor status for Higher Degree students, 4+2 and 5+1 supervision programs (Psychologists only).
• Membership of relevant Professional Bodies or organisations.

How to Apply

To initiate the application process, click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement.

The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:

• In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance.
• Reference checks will be conducted following the interview.
• National Police Certificate Authority Clearance
• Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation. The evaluation will likely include various aspects, including assessed lifting capacity, aerobic fitness, lung function, grip strength, upper body strength, lower body strength, and core strength.

Important : Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take up to approximately 6 - 8 weeks.

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Ongoing funding for professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Support with Professional Registration costs
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and rewards scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals

This is your chance to be a part of a new model, with a philosophical focus on the rehabilitation and reintegration of all prisoners to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes.

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter and a current resume.

For any enquiries, or to discuss the position in more detail please contact Ravenhall Careers at ravenhallcareers@geogroup.com.au

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that is growing and dedicated to improving our communities. Don't wait - Apply Now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Applications close at 11:30 pm, Friday 21 March 2025 at 1800hrs

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE