AddressThe Department for Child Protection is seeking Psychologiststo join the Psychological Services team.
The role is responsible for:
- Conducting evidence-based, efficient and independent clinical psychological assessments of clients.
- Designing and implementing therapeutic programs that are culturally appropriate and address the presenting issues, individual factors and unique context of clients.
- Providing guidance and assistance to staff and carers through specialist consultation.
- Participating in the development and delivery of training to staff, carers and external agencies.
About You
We are looking for a confident individual who has an understanding of the effect of abuse and neglect on children and young people and the factors that place families at risk.
You will have experience in the use of psychological diagnostic techniques and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
If you have an interest working with us to create a positive impact that can change outcomes for families at risk, then this may be the role for you.
Benefits of becoming a Psychologist with DCP include:
- The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people
- The opportunity to develop specialist skills in child protection psychology
- A strong supervision structure
- Access to peer and senior support
- Support to meet professional development requirements for maintenance of registration
- Supervisiontowards clinical endorsement can be negotiated
- Benefits of public sector employment (e.g. good pay and conditions, flexible work arrangements, salary sacrifice options and generous employer super contribution).
Find out more about working as a Psychologist with DCP here
