Working for Youth Justice
Youth Justice Psychologists provide a consultancy service to staff regarding the psychological needs of young people within custodial and community locations, including those who sexually offend.
- Assist in the formulation of individual risk, needs, responsivity based case plans
- delivering training to all staff that support young people with mental health problems, intellectual disability, or cognitive impairment
- maintaining confidential documentation
- preparing reports, advice and consultation to Children’s Courts, the Serious Young Offenders Review Panel, State Parole Authority, and Mental Health Review Tribunal.
Role requirements
- minimum 4 year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- demonstrated expertise in the psychological assessment and treatment of adolescents, including mental health issues, cognitive impairment, and with respect to behaviour management
- demonstrated level of knowledge and understanding of contemporary concepts, principles and practices relevant to the psychological assessment and treatment of young people who offend
- demonstrated knowledge and ability with regards to risk assessments, including risks related to sex and violent offending and associated interventions
- sound knowledge and understanding of the psychologist's ethical and legal obligations and professional accountability particularly the Departmental policies and procedures
- knowledge of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
- current driver’s licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW.
