Psychologist

The Team Department of Health is seeking a psychologist to join the Family Violence Counselling and Support Services - Children and Young Persons' Program (CHYPP). Join a passionate, dynamic and supportive team in providing counselling and support to children, young people and their families who have experienced family violence. The Role Assist children and young people to recover from the effect of family violence trauma through the delivery of developmentally appropriate specialist psychological services and therapeutic support. Undertake appropriate forms of interventions within family violence, trauma and attachment frameworks in line with evidence‑based practice and contemporary therapeutic models. Undertake psychological assessments of children, young people and their families using standardised assessment methods. Provide therapeutic interventions, case management services and, if necessary, referrals to appropriate agencies. Contribute to and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs, including group programmes and sessions for clients of Children and Young Persons’ Programme (CHYPP) and Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS). Location Burnie, Devonport & Northwest Tasmania. Salary packaging available. Work across a multi‑disciplinary work environment. Permanent role – relocation allowance may be available for the right applicant. Details of Appointment Permanent, full time, day worker position working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are subject to negotiation with the successful applicant. For a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full‑time and part‑time vacancies. Salary Allied Health Professional Level 3 $110,425 to $119,290 per annum. Our Employer 12 % superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022. Salary Packaging You’ll have access to a salary package including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Allowances Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum. Access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme. Benefits Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. Eligibility Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia. Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. Current Working with Children Registration. Current Driver’s Licence. Desirable Skills Holder of an area of practice endorsement in a relevant area (where applicable). Contact Name: Danae Armstrong Position: Acting Team Leader – Children and Young Persons Programme E‑mail: #J-18808-Ljbffr