The Department for Child Protection is seeking multiple
Psychologists and Senior Psychologists to join
on a term and ongoing basis.
The roles are 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.
- Working closely with the Principal Psychologist to ensure psychologists provide effective and efficient clinical psychological assessments and where appropriate, the provision of therapy to clients.
- Participating in the development and delivery of training to staff, carers and external agencies.
- Consulting, supporting and leading of Psychologists and Psychology Masters students by overseeing and monitoring quality of work undertaken.
About You
We are looking for confident individuals who have 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.
To be considered at the higher level of classification, you will be experienced in providing clinical leadership, fostering professional development, and identifying and meeting training needs.
You will also have knowledge of areas such as the effects of abuse and neglect on children and young people, child development, psychological disorders and interventions, and clinical and forensic assessment techniques.
If you have an interest working with us to create a positive impact that can change outcomes for families at risk, then we’d love to hear from you.