Job description:
The Manager of Clinical Assessment Services provides clinical allied health practice leadership, supervision, and oversight of a team responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic planning for young people under Youth Justice supervision. The role is accountable for high-quality, consistent allied health clinical practice with young people in youth justice settings.
The role ensures that all clinical services are delivered to a high professional standard, align with evidence-informed practice, and respond to the diverse and complex needs of young people in detention and community-based settings.
Working under broad direction of the Chief Allied Health Advisor, the incumbent will contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of allied health clinical practice policy and service frameworks within the context of child safety and youth justice service settings, in alignment with the Portfolio’s model of care. This includes leading practice development and continuous improvement activities with professionals working with young people in youth justice settings in delivery of therapeutic care.