Psychologist (517844)

Job Description:

Why North West Tasmania?

Consider moving to North West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Very affordable lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work life balance.

The role:

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Psychologist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of psychometric assessment and therapy to clients of the service. You will provide clinical expertise and evidence-based assessment and trauma informed therapeutic interventions for children, young people who have been impacted by family violence in accordance with organisational policies and relevant professional codes of conduct.

• Work as an effective member of the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) in the Children and Young Persons Program (CHYPP) North West
  
  
• Provision of specialist therapeutic service to children, young people and their caregivers effected by family violence, in accordance with best practice principles and within a multidisciplinary framework.
  
  
• Provide therapeutic intervention that incorporate psychometric assessment to inform the counselling needs of children and young people affected by family violence.
  
  
• Function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
  
  
• Oversee all psychometric testing and interpretation undertaken by CHYPP North West.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, full time, day work, position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar part time vacancies.

Location:

Northwest

Base Salary: $101,108 to $112,431 per annum+ 10.5% superannuation

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $109,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
• Relocation assistance for successful applicants
• Support for ongoing professional development including study leave

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional development entitlement of $724 per annum with ability to accrue funds up to five years
• Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable
  
  

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Current Working with Children Registration
  
  
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
  
  
• Current Driver’s Licence
  
  

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, with relevant tertiary qualifications and clinical experience in the human services sector
  
  

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences
   
   
2. Identification check
   
   
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• 517844 Psychologist HP03 (October 2022) WWCR HR22.pdf
• 517844 Psychologist HP03 (October 2022) WWCR HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information

Jessica Egginton
Acting Team Leader - Children and Young Persons Program
Phone: 0400 062 592
E-mail: [email protected]

Important Information

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