Organisation : The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH)
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities, Mental Health, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $105,479 - $127,621 + plus superannuation
Application closing date : 22 Oct, 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
- Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
- Salary: $105,479 – $127,621 plus superannuation
- Full time / Until 30/06/2027
THE ROLE
The Senior Clinician is a leadership position that is responsible for the development and provision of clinical supervision and line management of clinical staff at the Youth Forensic Disability Clinical Service Team. The position is integral to the provision of contemporary treatment and care within the forensic disability sector.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide clinical and line management and leadership to a team of clinical staff to deliver assessment, consultancy and treatment related to people with cognitive disability and offending behaviour, including individual and team performance management and staff professional development.
- Contribute to the planning, development and delivery of training and education programs for clinical staff and other agencies working with forensic clients with a cognitive disability and assist in the selection and co-ordination of the supervision of university interns on placement with FDCS.
- Ensure efficient and effective provision of clinical services to clients. This includes consideration of resources, staffing and quality and type of tools and interventions applied to reduce likelihood of behaviours of concern and incarceration and increase achievement of personal goals and independent living.
Please open the position description to read more.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Clinician – Youth Forensic Disability Clinical Service via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Mental_Health, #Youth_and_Young_People
