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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH US

QCS is looking for a permanent Disability Services Senior Clinician to play a pivotal role in shaping a safer, more responsive correctional environment for people with disabilities. 

As part of our specialist Disability Services Team, you will lead evidence-based assessment, planning & intervention for individuals with cognitive disability, neurodiversity, acquired brain injury and other impairments that affect daily functioning &capacity for participation.

Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and frontline staff, Senior Clinicians provide expert guidance in screening, formulation, functional assessment, behavioural support, and person-centred practice. You will join a growing team of clinicians who identify and support prisoners with disability to access services and adjustments as they prepare for reintegration, including pathways to the NDIA and other community supports.

WHY JOIN QUEENSLAND CORRECTIVE SERVICES (QCS)?

You will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities, and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing, including:

• Access to flexible work arrangements
• Access to professional development, thorough onboarding training and support from the Psychological Services Unit (PSU)
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Registration:

• Possession of tertiary qualifications in areas of Allied Health (i.e., Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Psychology), Human Services, Behavioural Sciences or related qualification is a mandatory requirement.
• Possession of post graduate qualifications (or significant progress towards post graduate qualifications) in relevant areas will be highly regarded.
• Psychologists are highly regarded for their specialist training in assessment and formulation, while clinicians from other disciplines with strong assessment capability are equally encouraged to apply.
• Where relevant to an applicant's individual discipline full registration or the ability to obtain full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or equivalent is highly regarded. Membership or affiliation with a relevant professional association will be highly regarded.