Listed By : Department of Health, Tasmania on 14 Apr 2026
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 programs and sessions for clients of Children and Young Persons' Program (CHYPP) and Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS).
* Salary packaging available
* Work across a multi‐disciplinary work environment
* Permanent role - relocation allowance may be available for right applicant
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
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 salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* 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.
Essential Criteria
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
* Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
* Area of Practice Endorsement i.e., Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology, Community Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, or Sport and Exercise Psychology
* Current Working with Children Registration
* Current Driver's Licence
Desirable Criteria
* Holds area of practice endorsement in relevant area [where applicable]
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