MCM (Melbourne City Mission) is a leader and innovator in the provision of services to the community. Established in 1854, MCM is a non-denominational organisation that supports thousands of Victorian people and communities to overcome barriers and disrupt disadvantage to live their life, their way. As a service provider MCM’s work is focused on supporting people to have agency in their own lives and participate fully in community life. MCM’s service profile includes Children; Young People; Adult and Family; Employment, Education and Training; Homelessness; Justice; and Palliative Care.

About the Opportunity

The Disability Advice and Response Team (DART) assists the Children’s Court to identify when a young person has a disability and will enable the stakeholders to be better informed about the young person’s disability. The DART Psychologist provides a specialist short term assessment service for young people in the youth justice system with a potential undiagnosed disability. The DART Psychologist works in partnership with DART workers (employed by MCM or VALS), court-based stakeholders and families, valuing their skills, knowledge and involvement.

MCM and the DART Team are seeking to employ an experienced Psychologist with (3 -5) years post graduate experience, who has a passion for providing compassionate, considered and high-quality short-term assessment services for young people in the youth justice system.

Disability Advice and Response (DART) Team Psychologist

• Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
• Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available
• Maximum term full time opportunity with potential for flexible work arrangements
• Maximum term contract until June 2026, with the possibility of extension
• Hybrid opportunity, working from home and across MCM/VALS/CSV Sites
• Travelling to different site locations will be required

About you

We are looking for a degree qualified psychologist who can:

• Provide assessments and recommendations regarding appropriate supports and services for young people interacting with the justice system.
• Ensure support to young people and families is culturally responsive and reflective of the community in which they are a part.
• Provide ongoing feedback through email updates, reports and discussion with young people families/carers in a timely and effective manner.
• Participate in MCM’s initiatives, professional development program and professional networks to ensure the highest standard of practice is maintained.
• Uphold professional standards by demonstrating best practice and keeping abreast of practice developments, government policy, NDIA policy and statutory requirements to ensure service is of a high standard.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Registered psychologist with AHPRA.
• Competence and confidence in diagnostic assessments (including WISC-V, WAIS-IV, Vineland 3, ABAS and autism assessment tools.)
• Ability to implement effective caseload management strategies
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance and deliver on case load requirements of the role.
• An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other professionals to enhance the supports provided to young people and their support networks.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Current Driver’s licence and ability to access own vehicle.
• Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a National Police check, International Police check (if required) a current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), current Victorian Drivers Licence, and the right to work in Australia.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Driver’s license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact [email protected] using the subject line: Psychologist - Disability Advice and Response Team enquiry via EthicalJobs to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

A position description is attached.