Psychologist, Special Treatment Unit - Rimutaka at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)Become a part of a world-leading treatment unit for men with serious violent offending where you can develop and share your expertise as a treatment providerMake a real difference in the lives of offenders, their whanau and the communityBe part of a close-knit, diverse and innovative team of passionate peopleMo te tunga | About the roleTe Whare Manaakitanga Special Treatment Unit (TWM) is a dedicated 30-bed therapeutic community at Rimutaka Prison, renowned for its success in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of men with histories of serious violent offending.As a psychologist at TWM, you are at the heart of a transformative journey.
You will be required to develop meaningful therapeutic alliances with men who have been entrenched in the criminal/gang world and often had few safe relationships in their lives, and will work closely with colleagues to maintain an environment that allows these men to let down their defences so real change can occur.Your annual workload will involve recruiting, assessing, and developing individualised treatment plans for 10 men.
You will then co-facilitate an eight-month cognitive-behavioural group treatment programme with these men, after which you will complete specialist reports outlining their treatment progress.
Throughout this time, you will have the ability to design and deliver complementary individual sessions as required.Due to the intensive nature of our work, it is essential that all staff interested in working at TWM have strong professional boundaries and understand the importance of proactively navigating transference issues to keep our clients and staff safe.
All staff will benefit from the expertise of our full-time Kaupapa Maori Practitioner who guides cultural practices in our whare, and Senior psychologists will have further opportunities to provide clinical supervision and training.Join TWM and work alongside a dedicated team to make a genuine impact.
As a psychologist at Rimutaka Prison, you'll have the opportunity to empower individuals in our care to better themselves.
We are looking for someone with a passion for creating positive change, strong relational skills, and adaptability.In this role, you will navigate complex environments, collaborate closely with custodial staff, and contribute directly to positive transformations.
Your resilience and creativity will be key as you balance multiple perspectives and engage in meaningful work.
This is a chance to be proactive and reflective, combining your expertise with the satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.If you are ready for a transformative opportunity, we invite you to consider joining our team at Te Whare Manaakitanga.The salary range for the role is $83,286 - $133,370 per annum.
Frontline Psychologists have the ability to work towards additional allowances and allocated professional development funding.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.International Relocation PackageFreight forward of $10,000Airfares for candidates and travelling family4-weeks accommodation4-weeks rental vehicle hireAirport transfers of up to $300 and any stop-over accommodationAra Poutama Aotearoa is committed to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and communities we serve across the motu.As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.If you have any questions please contact: ****** apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.Applications Close: Monday, 27th January.This role is advertised during our recruitment shutdown from 23 December to 6 January.
Any emails received during this period will be responded to from 6 January 2025 onwards.All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
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