Senior Forensic Practitioner-Psychologist Social Worker OT Behaviour Support

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This opportunity is suitable for practitioners with experience and an interest in working within the disability and complex mental health in an adult and youth forensic space. We are looking for individuals to join us in a Senior Forensic Practitioner capacity.

We currently deliver both direct (e.g. intervention) and indirect (e.g. forensic reports) services to individuals with complex needs who are subject to requirements under legislative frameworks. We also provide support to teams of individuals subject to forensic frameworks and provide specialist advice to support positive behaviour in the community.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in improving other peoples lives by delivering personcentred services involving but not limited to:

• Conducting a range of forensic assessments including risk assessments treatment plans and other courtrequired documentation;
• Identifying appropriate supports interventions and service models for individuals subject to various orders or those who are at risk of coming into contact with the justice system;
• Preparing writing and delivering assessment reports for other supporting bodies (e.g. the relevant state / territory Department and the National Disability Insurance Scheme);
• Providing highlevel clinical consulting and engagement in multidisciplinary meetings to provide leadership guidance and reflective practice opportunities for teams;
• Providing consultation training and advice to teams directly supporting our clients (e.g. disability support workers);
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals (e.g. allied health professionals mental health professionals forensic specific services and / or disability specific support services);
• Providing behaviour support for clients with complex disabilities and psychosocial support needs including the development of behaviour support plans and training/implementation of plans;
• Opportunity to develop and deliver a range of direct interventions (e.g. offencespecific and offencerelated intervention).
• Provide supervision and expertise to other practitioners in the organisation

Note: some aspects of the role will differ depending on the successful candidates professional background incl. their qualification skills and relevant experience.

Our office is based in Success. The position will requireregular travel around the Perth metro area and occasional regional travel. Opportunities for interstate / remote area projects are available to our team of practitioners at times.There is also an option to work from home for administration / report writing.

CRITERIA:

1. Tertiary qualification in a related discipline relevant to the field of forensic practice and / or behaviour support (e.g. psychology social work occupational therapy or disability) and relevant registration with the appropriate regulatory board (e.g. AHPRA) and / or registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
2. Experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities mental health issues and/or experiences of trauma who have complex needs.
3. Experience within the forensic field and knowledge of relevant forensic frameworks. Experience working under relevant legislative frameworks is desirable.
4. Experience in providing clinical and / or behaviour assessment intervention and support in forensic services disability and/or other relevant sectors.
5. Experience in completing complex assessment reports and experience in risk assessment. Experience giving evidence at court is desirable.

Due to the nature of our business it is required that our staff:

• have a current Drivers Licence;
• have a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening or the ability to attain these checks.
• are willing to adhere to the Government requirements regarding vaccinations for workers in certain sectors if applicable.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A job with purpose and capacity to positively impact lives
• Opportunity for advocacy and systems change
• Diverse caseload
• An organisational structure that offers practitioners both support and autonomy
• Flexible working hours
• Career progression
• Regular highquality supervision with an opportunityto receive supervision for Forensic Psychology endorsement if eligible
• Access to professional development (internal and external)
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with a professional experienced multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities for interstate & remote placements / work projects if desired
• Attractive salary package and employee benefits

ABOUT US:

SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs people who have experienced trauma their families and the organisations and government departments that support them. We provide a range of customised services including Clinical / Behaviour Support Psychology Services Clinical Supervision Therapy Speech Pathology Occupational Therapy Cultural Consultancy Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.

SAL Consulting Group is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment attachment and a traumainformed (NATI practice. We recognise that relationship is fundamental to every aspect of our work. Through our national and international partnerships we have access to current research that informs the work we do. We are also NDIS registered and NMT accredited an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outliningwhat interests you about the position andaddressing the designated criteria.

Please note that interviews will be conducted as appropriate applications are received. To assist with preparations for the interview shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance.Should the right applicant be found prior to the expiration of the advertisement no further interviews will be arranged.

If you have any questions please get in touch:

Julia Hoban

People & Culture Officer

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