Working for Corrective Services NSW
Corrective Services Psychologists provide direct psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services and programs to offenders and remandees within custodial and community locations. There is a supportive supervision structure in place to ensure opportunities for career development.
- Assisting in the formulation and management of case plans
- providing expert consultation to staff regarding the management of remandees and offenders
- maintaining concise documentation and psychological notes on all offenders receiving psychological services and participating in programs
- preparing reports, providing advice, and consultation to the State Parole Authority, Serious Offenders Review Council, and Mental Health Review Tribunal as well as several other organisations.
Role requirements
- minimum 4 year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- demonstrated expertise in assessment and treatment in psychology including mental health issues, cognitive impairment, and with respect to behaviour management.
- demonstrated level of knowledge and understanding of contemporary correctional concepts, principles and practices relevant to psychology assessment and treatments
- demonstrated knowledge and ability with regards to criminogenic risk assessments, including risks related to sex and violent offending and associated interventions
- demonstrated advisory, consultation, and report writing skills
- sound knowledge and understanding of the psychologist's ethical and legal obligations and professional accountability particularly the Departmental policies and procedures
- well-developed communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- current driver’s licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
