About the Role

Caraniche Forensic Youth Service is a Victorian, state-wide provider of Youth Offending Programs to the Youth Justice sector. Our teams provide service to young people in the community metro region (Sunshine, Broadmeadows, Dandenong), regional locations (Barwon South West, Gippsland, Grampians, Hume and Loddon Mallee) and custodial centres (Parkville and Malmsbury).

We also have a MAPPS team who service the state, working with young people who have committed offences of a sexual nature. Caraniche Forensic Youth Service operate under a “one team” philosophy where there is opportunity for cross learning and support between teams.

This is a highly specialised role, with the opportunity for both assessment and treatment. A key feature of this role is conducting comprehensive risk assessments and writing forensic reports. Additionally, facilitating criminogenic treatment programs to young people who are subject to community and custodial based dispositions. There is also capacity to see young people on an individual basis where individualised treatment needs have been identified.

Our psychosocial and criminogenic program suite comprises of over 10 targeted programs to address violence (including family violence), motor vehicle-based offending, alcohol and drug use, and antisocial attitudes and behaviours. The programs are research based and have been developed by leaders in the forensic psychology field.

There is ample opportunity to engage with professionals from multidisciplinary backgrounds, through attendance at Care Team Meetings. Regular liaison with professionals supporting young people is a key element of the role.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a clinician (registered Psychologist or Social Worker) who is a team player, is client focused, has a warm empathic and engaging style and is wanting to provide early intervention and support for young people who have entered the justice system.

Ideally, applicants will have experience with, and/or a strong desire to work with a youth cohort who are culturally and linguistically diverse and present with varied needs including complex trauma, behavioural issues, mental health, substance use, low cognitive functioning. This is a fast paced and dynamic role so organisational skills including an ability to prioritise tasks is essential.

As this is a mobile clinician role, regular travel is required. A fleet car, laptop and mobile phone will be provided to support you in this position.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Registration with AHPRA or AASW
• Experience in clinical and/or forensic assessment, case formulation and treatment
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Confident working in a dynamic, faced paced environment
• Flexible and agile approach to work
• Commitment to Child Safe Standards and Practices
• Current valid Driver’s License

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work in a specialised area of forensic psychology and further develop your clinical and leadership skills, whilst being supported by a collegial and enthusiastic team environment. There is diversity and opportunity for ongoing growth and development in the role, where no two days are the same!

This is a fantastic career opportunity for clinicians who are looking for complex, highly valuable clinical work.

About Us

With over 25 years in the field, Caraniche is a specialist provider of a broad range of psychological services. We are a thriving, caring and energetic company committed to providing quality care in the field of forensic alcohol and other drug services, youth criminogenic assessment and treatment, clinical supervision, trauma services and evaluation and training. Our focus is on supporting our clients to help them build a better future.

Our vision is making connections that better lives.

Apply Now

Please apply by following the links provided and remember to include an up-to-date CV and cover letter. Suitable candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to this closing date.