Clinician - Prison Disability Support Initiative

The prison disability support initiative (PDSI) is a state-wide rehabilitation service that assists people in custody with cognitive impairments and complex disability needs. The PDSI is a unit within Corrections Victoria, which is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.  

The PDSI aims to: 

• Identify prisoners with neurological and physical impairments. 
• Assess disability needs to inform decisions on placement, case management and rehabilitation. 
• Educate corrections staff on how to better understand and support the people in their care. 
• Link individuals with appropriate disability support services. 

What you will do  

As a clinician for the PDSI, you will support people in Victorian prisons who have suspected or confirmed cognitive impairment, such as an acquired brain injury (ABI), dementia or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

Unlike forensic intervention service (FIS) clinicians, your work will not focus explicitly on a person’s offending. Instead, you will help people in custody understand their disability and better manage their behaviours. 

You will: 

• Develop support plans and deliver clinical intervention for people with cognitive disability to help improve daily functioning. 
• Provide advice and educate prison staff and support teams on how to best care for the individuals in your caseload. 
• Keep accurate clinical records and ensure all work follows professional and legal guidelines. 
• Participate in training and team development to improve services. 

Provisional psychologists may be considered.  To find out more about the role, please click APPLY or contact our recruitment team.

A relocation allowance may be available for eligible candidates.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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