Senior Psychologist – Doomadgee State School
Doomadgee State School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Psychologist to join our team.
As part of Queensland's Wellbeing Workforce, you will work closely with students and families, providing vital support for mild to moderate mental health concerns.
You will collaborate within our student support team to enhance access to wellbeing and mental health services, helping create a stronger, healthier school community.
About Us
Doomadgee State School is situated in the remote Aboriginal community of Doomadgee, along the banks of the beautiful Nicholson River.
Located near the Gulf of Carpentaria, Doomadgee is a place to connect with nature, explore breathtaking scenery, or engage in fishing and other outdoor adventures.
As a school, we view it as an honour and privilege to serve the Doomadgee community and provide a curriculum that allows all students to reach their individual potential.
About the Role
The focus of this role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
Wellbeing professionals employed through the Wellbeing Workforce work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance wellbeing and mental health support available to students.
Responsibilities Include
Assess psychological requirements and identify appropriate responses and interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of students, and/or undertake individual and group counselling and therapeutic interventions requiring specialised psychological practice with students, parents and families.
Provide advice on diagnoses given by external professionals and monitor students' progress.
Administer specialised psycho-educational assessment of students with learning and/or adjustment difficulties, including assessments of cognitive, academic, behavioural, emotional, social and adaptive functioning.
Coordinate or assist in the implementation of specific professional in-service training programmes for teachers, parents, schools and other professionals, both within and outside the department, such as supporting students' mental health and wellbeing.
Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
What We Can Offer You
Flexible work options, including the possibility to accrue time off for school holidays.
*****% superannuation available.
Salary packaging.
Ongoing and regular internal supervision.
Primary supervisors for clinical registrars or provisional psychologists.
Peer supervision.
Professional development allowance and internal PD offerings.
Work phone and laptop supplied.
Access to housing and relocation support.
Submit Your Application
Attach a brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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