Long term stable employment in a beautiful regional setting
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Full-Time position with a salary range of $88,000 - $118,000, plus superannuation and potential for reasonable relocation costs
About the OpportunityFulham Correctional Centre delivers comprehensive quality clinical services to prisoners, and we are seeking clinicians to join our multidisciplinary team.
Our work is fast paced and as a Clinician you will conduct screening and assessments for both Alcohol and Other Drug Offending Behaviours, as well as group-based facilitation of Remand, Health Stream, and Offending Behaviours Programs.
Our programs are mostly dual-facilitated and vary in duration.
You will also facilitate release related harm reduction and coping/ adjustment programs, as well as have opportunities to run training and peer supervision.
It is a very complex and rewarding role with opportunities to develop skills in a range of complex presentations using a trauma-informed approach.
The team includes clinicians from a range of disciplines who have complementary core competencies in assessment and treatment of a range of behaviours and mental health conditions.
This role sits within the Rehabilitation and Reintegration team, and you will liaise closely with other functions within the team and more broadly across the Centre.
Clinicians will be psychologists with provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA); social workers with registration with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); or occupational therapists registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
About YouTo be successful in the Clinician role you will be willing to learn about the Victorian Criminal Justice System and have:
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 populationsDemonstrated experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other best-practice therapeutic frameworks for working with offendersExperience in clinical and/or risk assessments, individual and group intervention, in a correctional, clinical or other relevant setting with ability to efficiently prepare clinical formulations and reports; or demonstrated willingness and ability to obtainA desire to make a difference to the lives of people who may experience disadvantage, have challenging behaviours and complex needsExperience working collaboratively with others in a complex environmentAbility to embrace change and continuous improvementGood communication and effective interpersonal skillsEmpathy and cultural awarenessResilienceWhat GEO offers:Subsidised Gym Membership via Fitness Passport for a healthier lifestyle.A safe and secure working environmentAn opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environmentCompetitive salariesContinuous skills and professional development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramVCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)Subsidised meals, free parking, and uniform providedRecognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member and Employee of the Year rewardsMany other employee (and family) benefits, including CBA and Medibank discountsAbout The GEO Group Australia and Fulham Correctional CentreFulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria and NSW.
As a Registered Training Provider (number 3570), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.
To find out more about the role, please click here for the position description or contact a member of the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre, on (03) 5142 3830 or via email ******
How to apply:To apply, we ask that you complete a short questionnaire below, as part of the application process.
Applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:
INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE
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