Organisation : The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH)
Location : Melbourne (Fairfield)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Health – General, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $129,379 - $173,138 per annum + Superannuation
Application closing date : 23 May, 2023
About the organisation
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
About the role
- Fairfield
- $129,379 – $173,138 per annum + Superannuation
- Full Time – Ongoing
The Manager, Clinical Services will manage a team of clinicians who are responsible for conducting assessments for access to Forensic Disability Clinical service programs, designing individual and group treatment programs for offence-specific or offense-related behaviours, and coordinating access to these programs. The Manager Clinical Services will oversee the development of treatment plans for residents of the residential treatment program and monitor progress and ensure legislative and programmatic reporting requirements are met.
The role will provide specialist clinical advice and leadership to a challenging and dynamic environment. The role will foster and develop collaborative multidisciplinary teams, establish quality monitoring processes, and drive continuous improvement.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Manage, develop, provide and review specialist assessment and intervention services provided by the Disability Forensic Assessment and Treatment Service (DFATS), including decision-making authority on the service response to complex forensic clients.
- Manage practice and clinical service delivery, operational management, project development, strategic planning and implementation to departmental staff and staff from other agencies, regarding programs and services to complex forensic clients.
- Develop performance plans and management strategies for a multi-disciplinary staff unit including co-ordinating and participating in the provision of specialist staff development and training to improve staff competencies.
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VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Manager, Clinical Services via Pro Bono Australia.
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