Psychologist-Acacia Prison

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes meaningful difference, and we are committed to supporting your professional and personal goals. You will have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth including: 

• Flexible working hours with competitive salary package and superannuation
• Comprehensive clinical training and development
• Supportive work environment with access to wellbeing programs
• Work in a multidisciplinary team making a real impact on patients' lives
• Paid AHPRA registration and professional insurance
• Supervision from Board approved Supervisor

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The objective of the Psychological Health Services(PHS) is to provide psychological assessment and intervention to inmates for a broad range of presenting issues. There is specific focus on suicide and self-harm risk assessment and crisis intervention. Psychological Health Service also provides goal-directed, psychological interventions appropriate for a forensic population. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Wooroloo, WA.

You could be a great fit if you have: 

• Hold a valid registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, with a Bachelors degree in Psychology (BPsych or BAPsych - Honours); OR Masters/Doctoral Degree in Psychology (Forensic, Clinical, Counselling) 
• Solid understanding of evidence based practices in the assessment and intervention of different psychological and behavioural presentations 
• Demonstrated experience in providing individual counselling, preferably within a correctional, welfare or similiar institutional environment
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver psychological services and programs
• Exceptional report writing abilities, producing accurate and defensible documentation 

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. If you like the look of the role, we’d love to hear from you.

In joining us, you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with trusted leaders that will help you achieve your goals.

Please note:

This position carries trust and responsibility. To support this a comprehensive probity assessment, including Federal Police Check is a key part of the selection process.

For help with your application or questions about the role, please contact me, Barbara Swart, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on 08 8432 2510 or email: barbara.swart@serco-ap.com

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology, and partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.
We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do touches the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in health, defence, matitime, justice, immigration and community services. 

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability. 

By joining Serco, you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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