Applying to Become an Authorised Report Writer
Victims Services is currently seeking applications from psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to become Authorised Report Writers (ARWs).
Under the Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 there is a compensable injury of Psychological or Psychiatric Disorder. To assist the Tribunal in determining whether this compensable injury has been established, an application for statutory compensation for such an injury must be accompanied by a written assessment of the applicant’s condition prepared by a qualified person (“Authorised Report Writer”), chosen from a list of qualified persons designated by the Director. Following the assessment, the ARW submits a report to the Tribunal to assist in its determination.
Criteria
Applicants who wish to be placed on the list of ARWs must meet the following criteria:
Psychologists
1. Post-graduate degree in clinical psychology from a recognised university followed by 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) supervised practice.
2. Currently registered with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.
Psychiatrists
1. Member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or an equivalent college.
Additional criteria for Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists
1. Demonstrated report writing skills.
2. Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional development.
3. Two written references attesting to the above criteria.
4. Be willing to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Victims Services for the provision of reports.
Professionals applying to become an Authorised Report Writer should submit:
- a current curriculum vitae
- two written references attesting to report writing skills and continuing professional development
And, the following documents which are obtained from Victims Services:
- a signed and witnessed Memorandum of Understanding
- a completed Contact Details Sheet
- Prohibited Employment Declaration
- Criminal Record Check Consent Form
- GST/ABN Information Form
- Direct Credit Authority
To obtain an information package about applying to be an ARW please contact Victims Services: (02) 8688 5511
What happens once we receive your application to become an ARW?
Your application will then be considered by the Professional Advisory Panel which is convened on a regular basis to assist the Director, Victims Services in implementing the relevant parts of the Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996. Membership of the Panel includes the following organisations:
- NSW Psychologists’ Registration Board;
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
- Mental Health Branch, NSW Department of Health
- Australian Association of Social Workers
After the Professional Advisory Panel has considered your application and made its recommendation to the Director, you will be advised in writing of the Director’s decision. Should you be successful, you will be sent an ARW package which will include general information about the ARW process and also the signed copy of the MOU for your information. At the same time, your name will be placed on the list of ARWs. See ARW list on this website.
Closing date for applications: As the Professional Advisory Panel meets on a regular basis, please submit your application as soon as convenient.
Applications should be forwarded to:
Director
Victims Services
Locked Bag 5118
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Enquiries: Executive Officer (02) 8688 5409.
Further reading
If you are interested in applying to become an Approved Counsellor please select this link - Applying to be an Approved Counsellor
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