Background
The role of Fixed Threat Assessment Centres (FTAC) nationally is to provide assessment and treatment options for those who have an obsessive preoccupation with a person or a cause, pursued to an excessive, extreme or irrational degree specifically for public figures and high office holders. Most fixated persons have a serious mental illness, many of which have fallen out of mental health care. FTACs also examine behaviours around lone actor grievance fuelled violence. Fixated attacks are potentially preventable if there is a system in place for the identification and assessment of warning behaviours.
The Tasmanian Department of Health component of Tasmanian Fixed Threat Assessment Capability (TFTAC) is directly managed by State-Wide Mental Health Services under the supervision of the Statewide Speciality Director of Forensic Mental Health Services and an operational reporting line to the Group Director.
The Role
The Senior Clinical Psychologist - TFTAC will carry out both an operational and service development role.
The operational role will involve the analysis and appropriate communication of clinical and law enforcement material for TFTAC and contribute to case discussions, management planning, service consultation and appropriate intervention for individuals identified as being at risk of engaging in violence due to a persistent fixation or grievance. This position participates as a senior clinical member of the TFTAC providing high level specialist expertise in psychological and clinical assessment with a particular focus on threat assessment and management and formulation of understanding the individual’s potential pathway to violence. The position holder will contribute expert professional/clinical skills and knowledge to enhance team functioning and effective management of individuals assessed by TFTAC. Through treatment of mental illness and intervention with identified risk factors, potential risks towards the community are reduced.
The service development role will involve managing and developing the SMHS contribution to the development of the TFTAC service including policies and procedures in addition to establishing appropriate information sharing guidelines and record keeping. Maintaining service data and participating in service evaluation will also be a requirement.
The role is highly autonomous and requires unique, advanced and specialist professional knowledge and experience. The role involves the analysis and management of high risk, sensitive and potentially high-profile cases in collaboration with Tasmania police.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary: $145,301 - $155,947 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsed to practice in the approved area of practice of Clinical Psychology.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Endorsed to practice in the approved area of practice of Forensic Psychology, or five or more years demonstrated clinical practice in clinical psychology with specialist knowledge of forensic client risk assessment
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Current Driver’s Licence
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information please contact
James Ellingworth
Group Director
Phone: (03) 6166 0844
Email: james.ellingworth@ths.tas.gov.au
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