Description

At Maryborough Correctional Centre, we have a Senior Metal Health Clinician opportunity available to provide mental health services that promote well-being and safety, and where you can make a real difference to improving rehabilitation and post-release outcomes.

Maryborough Correctional Centre, located about seven kilometres north of Maryborough, is a multi-purpose, secure custody facility, that provides secure and residential accommodation.

The centre is also a remand and reception centre for offenders from Bundaberg to Gympie and accommodates protection prisoners.

The centre has four industry workshops - two metal fabrication workshops, one timber processing workshop and a textile workshop. These workshops not only provide employment for prisoners but also the fabrication of products for businesses and community organisations.

The centre also has a range of programs and educational courses designed to assist prisoners with their rehabilitation and reintegration.

Requirements

For Psychologists:

The possession of a tertiary degree qualification in Psychology or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution and full general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).

For Social Workers:

The possession of a tertiary degree qualification accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Eligibility for membership of the Australian AASW is mandatory. Eligibility is dependent on the candidate having completed a tertiary degree qualification accredited by the AASW and the candidate does not have any other outstanding professional competency or ethical issues, or complaints known to the AASW which may preclude membership to the association.

For Occupational Therapists:

The possession of a tertiary degree qualification in Occupational Therapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

The job description contains further details of requisite qualifications and role requirements. Please apply if this sounds like the next career opportunity for you.