Description:

Eligibility:

Youth Justice are seeking a Clinical Manager to establish theEnhanced Support Team (EST).

Are you an experienced psychologist who loves working in amulti-disciplinary environment, and is keen to take the lead inestablishing a new specialist service delivery area?

Do you have great leadership skills and feel you can support andmanage a team of experienced allied health staff to deliverexceptional professional services?

Do you have a strong social justice ethos and the desire to makea real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable youngpeople in the community?

Are you committed to the ongoing development of culturallyproficient allied health services?

If you like to think creatively, work flexibly, problem-solvecomplex challenges and have great variety in your work role, thenplease consider joining Youth Justice Services.

The Clinical Manager, EST will provide leadership ofhigh-quality evidence-based assessment and behaviour supportplanning for children and young people in custody who have complexco-occurring needs including major mental health disorders,intellectual, cognitive and communication impairments,developmental and other disabilities which underpin theirengagement in challenging behaviour.

The Clinical Manager, EST position will be accountable to:

Benefits of working within Youth Justice:

Essential Minimum Qualifications: A Masterslevel qualification in Clinical or Forensic or other AppliedPsychology and registered under the Health Practitioner RegulationNational Law to practise as a Psychologist. Psychology Board ofAustralia status as a Board Approved Supervisor.

Special Conditions: A specialist endorsement asa Clinical or Forensic Psychologist by the Psychology Board ofAustralia is desirable. Successful applicant will be required tohold a National Police Check (NPC) and satisfactorily complete anEmployment-related Screening Check where this is required for therole, prior to being employed. Some out of hours work, and intraand interstate travel involving overnight absences, may berequired. Must hold a current Australian issued Driver’sLicence (equivalent to minimum class ‘C’ – SouthAustralian), which must be maintained. Incumbent must be willingand able to drive all government vehicles within their licenceclassification during the course of their duties.

Additional Notes:  The South Australianpublic sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of workingincluding part-time.

Role Status: Term up to 30/6/2022

Remuneration: $107,705 - $117,254 (AHP4)

Location: Cavan

Enquiries to: Ms Louisa Hackett, 8169 1406/0417892 034 Email: @

Application Instructions:

Please note there has been a change in the DHSscreening requirements as of 1 July 2019 which are outlinedbelow.

Screening

Consideration for an offer of employment in the South AustralianPublic Sector is in part dependent upon a National Police Check,also known as a National Police Certificate.

If you are new to the department and are invited to aninterview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check,which has been issued within six months of your application for therole. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an AustralianCriminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.

If the role you are applying for also requires anEmployment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergosuch assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessmentduring your employment.

Cover Letter and Resume

You are required to submit a cover letter which should be nolonger than 2 pages addressing how your skills, attributes,experience and capabilities align with the role description. Youare also required to provide three work referees, preferably beingyour two most recent line managers and attach your current resumevia the online application form. For more information onDHS’s recruitment and selection process please refer to the‘How toApply’ page. Please note that for this role you are notrequired to address Behavioural Questions in the application.

You will only be able to save your progress once all mandatoryquestions are completed on each respective page. It is recommendedto allow enough time to complete the whole application as thesystem times out after one hour. Please be aware that lateapplications cannot be accepted.

Please note:  Information provided inapplications, including user account information is an officialrecord pursuant to the State Records Act, 1997 and will be retained in accordance with General Disposal Schedule 30. As a result, requests for deletion of your application(s) and/or related user account(s) may be declined.

For assistance with any technical issues please contactthe BRS helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or helpdesk@

DHS is an equal opportunity employer where selection isbased on merit regardless of race, gender, gender identity orexpression, sexual orientation, disability or age.