Listed By: Department of Justice, Tasmania on 15 Oct 2024 The role of Senior Psychologist, Specialist Services is to act in accordance with agency policy and direction, legal requirements and professional competencies.Undertaking the delivery of a quality service to prisoners, based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.To coordinate the delivery of Specialist Therapeutic Services for the Tasmanian Prison Service - Disability Services and Alcohol and Drug Services.This includes the clinical supervision of staff, provision of staff training and provide advice to the Prison Service in relation to these specialist areas.Period of Appointment This position is advertised for permanent appointment.*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar permanent, fixed-term, full time, part time and/or casual vacancies.Hours per fortnight 76 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.This is a day work position working weekdays.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.Salary of $121,224 pa – $131,298 pa.Starting salary negotiable within this range subject to experience in a similar role.In addition to the salary: 11.5% super from 1 July 2024.4 weeks annual leave per year, plus access to purchased leave, leave without pay and State Service accumulated leave scheme.Free parking on-site at Risdon.Access to the on-site staff gym for a modest fortnightly fee.Learning, development and career progression opportunities across Tasmania.Access to salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a range of other services via our dedicated Wellbeing and Support team.Tasmania Prison Service (TPS) has prison facilities located at Risdon Vale, Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania.This position is based at Risdon Vale in the Old Prison Hospital in a multidisciplinary team.Duties: To provide leadership in the coordination and administration of the Specialist Services within the Therapeutic Services Unit and oversight of disability and alcohol and drug services for the Tasmania Prison Service.Provide clinical supervision of Therapeutic Services staff and other Interventions and Reintegration staff as required.Research, develop and conduct assessments with prisoners which identify disability support needs and alcohol and drug needs to assess suitability and triaging of inmates for specialist support.Develop an appropriate model of assessment, care and intervention for these specialist services.Train and assist prisoner support staff, including correctional officers to understand assessment and need in these specialist areas and specifically how to work with prisoners who may be living with a disability.Facilitate positive and effective working relationships with other areas of the prison, the Correctional Primary Health Service and other relevant Government and non-Government agencies.Full duties listed on the Statement of Duties.Pre-employment Checks: The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.The following checks are to be conducted: Arson and fire setting Violent crimes and crimes against the person Sex-related offences Drug and alcohol related offences Crimes involving dishonesty Crimes involving deception Making false declarations Malicious damage and destruction to property Serious traffic offences Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power Crimes involving Conspiracy At least two years practical experience in psychological work or a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from a tertiary institution approved by the Australian Psychological Society.For more information: Name: Sarah Peart Pronouns: she/her/hers Position: Assistant Director, Interventions and Reintegration Services Email: ****** Phone: (03) 6165 7335 Please apply using this link: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/519435/senior-psychologist-specialist-services-355540 Closing Date - 27 October 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr