Benefits
A rostered day off per month
* We are able to provide supervision with in-house Board Approved Supervisors
* Generous salary packaging providing tax benefits available (up to $15900 per annum) for living and entertainment expenses
* Diverse and inclusive organisation
About the Role
The purpose of the Psychologist role is to prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people by providing high-quality assessment consultative and referral services to support the permanency goals of children and young people in out-of-home care. This role emphasises the use of a variety of clinical experiences across multiple areas including specific psychology frameworks and modalities such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Polyvagal Theory attachment theory and trauma-focused approaches.
The role is Queensland-wide where you will provide clinical knowledge and expertise to support young people on your caseload in out-of-home care through assessment specialist referral practice support and consultation using the CARE Model with specific emphasis on the principles of trauma-informed developmentally focused and competency-centred approaches. You will be involved in comprehensive case conceptualisation and intervention planning to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
This is a full-time maximum-term position for 7 months with a hybrid work arrangement which may require travel to service families and young people West and North Queensland. Applicants from this location are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering clinical services to a complex case load of children and young people and their families including psychological assessments in home intervention planning positive behaviour support and targeted intervention.
* Undertake assessments of clients cognitive and learning abilities living skills emotional and mental health status and behavioural profile.
* Develop and monitor intervention plans and strategies around challenging behaviours exhibited by children in out of home care with high and complex needs.
* Review placement opportunities and skill development of children and young people in out-of-home care placements.
* Provide case support and consultancy to other practitioners in relation to supporting the psychological behavioural and emotional needs of young people.
* Provide training education and support for youth workers carers and staff regarding therapeutic support including behaviour support plans and incident prevention and response plans for clients.
S kills and Experience
* Qualifications in Psychology and a full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia is required. Provisional psychologists are welcome to apply.
* Demonstrated experience in working with children and / or adult clients who exhibit challenging behaviours.
* Demonstrated experience in administration of a range of cognitive psychosocial and adaptive behaviour assessment tools.
* Ability to work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Effective time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to use initiative and think laterally and strategically as well as well-developed problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
* Ability to meet deadlines and Understanding of a commitment to the principles of EEO Safety Cultural Diversity and Ethical Practice
* Current Driver License
At Life Without Barriers we all share the responsibility for child safety. The successful candidate will be required to undergo probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check.
How to Apply
Include your resume and cover letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For any enquiries contact Jeffrey Edge
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date Sunday 21stSeptember 2025
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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