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Location: Melbourne
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Forensicare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Medical and Nursing, Other, Policy, Prison and Corrective Services
Reference: 16413
Graduate Social Worker
A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you're passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills, conduct research and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.
Graduate Social Workers are an integral part of Forensicare's commitment to progressing the disciplines into the future while supporting the increased demand for forensic mental health services. The Allied Health & Psychology Graduate/Registrar Program is designed to provide structured, supported opportunities for qualified, entry-level health professionals to gain forensic mental health expertise and consolidate both theoretical and practical skills in a range of forensic settings. The graduate/registrar program facilitates an expansion of skills and experience through movement across inpatient, community and prison-based services.
Job location
These are rotational positions and will be available across all Forensicare sites including:
About the Role:
Graduates within the program will have the access to regular discipline-specific clinical supervision, monthly interdisciplinary educations sessions, regular interdisciplinary group supervision, dedicated self-directed learning time, in addition to other discipline-specific supports. Working with a limited case load, within the boundaries of the relevant professions and under the direct mentorship and supervision of experienced social workers, you will:
Duties:
About You:
What you need:
A culture where people matter.
For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers
To find out more about our Allied Health Graduate and Psychology Registrar Program visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers/allied-health-graduate-program/.
Eligibility
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
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Heather Carmichael - (04) 2196 0490heather.carmichael@forensicare.vic.gov.auJulia Douglas