Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About the Role

Joining our Case Assessment Clinical Team (CACT) in QLD, you will be part of a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting participants who have been recently released from Immigration Detention to re-integrate into communities, equipped with the skills and support to manage their psychosocial and health needs, and gain sustainable employment and accommodation.

As a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist you will be engaging, assessing, and providing holistic culturally responsive treatment and/or external referrals to participants of our Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS) who present with a range of complexities including mental health, alcohol and drug problems, offending and complex trauma as well as complexities regarding there visa situations. The role is also responsible for providing guidance to SSI’S SRSS staff in the development of effective case management strategies including referral to external services.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver culturally responsive psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, interventions and consultation in order to address the needs of SRSS participants who are living with significant mental health conditions, have offending history and struggle with complex trauma as well as visa insecurity.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of clinical outcomes
• Conduct risk assessments, including assessment of suicide risk and violence risk, develop evidence-based safety plans and provide follow up support, referrals and treatment
• Provision of alcohol and drug assessment, neuropsychological assessment and mental health reports as required
• Provide support and referral options to partners and families, including children of the service as appropriate.
• Ensure information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record system, and that records are maintained in accordance with the organisation’s and regulatory body’s standards
• Ensure maintenance of privacy and confidentiality in relation to client information in accordance with organisational policy, cultural protocol and professional ethics and guidelines
• Assist in the development and provision of education and training programs.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

About You

As a compassionate and seasoned Clinical Psychologist with experience working with forensic cases, you will be familiar with the law and have the objectivity to work with clients with diverse clinical concerns.

Exceptional critical thinking and communication skills are a must to navigate complex clinical cases along with the tools to manage crises with key conflict resolution techniques. 

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant Tertiary degree qualifications and AHPRA Psychologist Registration (Forensic/Clinical).
• Proficiency in addressing diverse clinical concerns presented by adult individuals.

• Adhere to best practice guidelines in maintaining ethical and empirically supported assessment and treatment services.

• 1-2 years Senior Psychologist experience is desirable but not essential.

About SSI

SSI is a national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our in-house wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected], using the subject line: Clinical / Forensic Psychologist enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call us on 0403 984893.

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected].

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.