If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including The Rosewood Centre, Catholic Care, or Catholic Schools, please apply through our internalCareers PortalJob Category: Community Services & DevelopmentThe OpportunityJoin our not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on mental health in our community. We’re seeking a Registered Psychologist for our Maitland clinic who resonates with our values of empathy, equity, and social justice.You will have diverse clinical opportunities through our well-established referral sources, providing therapeutic services and clinical assessments to a demographic of clients ranging from vulnerable people in the community in our funded work, to high functioning corporate clients in our EAP fee for service business.You will benefit from a beautiful clinical space with full administration support, permanent employment, competitive remuneration, internal individual and group supervision, external professional development fund and study leave, and flexible work options; all aimed at creating a culture of safety and excellence alongside work life balance.This opportunity will be offered on a permanent part time basis, (30 hours per week) based at TheRosewood Centre, Maitland.Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.Paid parental leave.Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply ).Ongoing training and development opportunities.A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.You will provide clinical services in line with your areas of interest and skills, primarily counselling and therapy with some clinical assessments (experience in Autism and/or Cognitive assessments is desirable but not essential).It is similar clinical work to what you might encounter in a private practice setting, but with a more sustainable caseload and a supportive team around you.Desired Skills and ExperienceEXPERIENCE/CRITERIAExperience in a mental health/counselling setting; and with eligibility to obtain a Medicare provider numberRelevant experience in, or capability to provide individual, family or relationship counselling to clients across the lifespanExperience in the provision of short term counselling support through Employee Assistance Programs as well as long term support utilising a range of therapeutic modalitiesExperience in, or willingness to provide a variety of psychometric and other assessments (such as autism assessments, cognitive, achievement and developmental assessments)Experience in and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary teamHighly developed verbal and written communication skillsHighly developed interpersonal skills, including: the ability to build rapport with clients; the ability to create a positive client/customer experience in and outside of the counselling roomAbility and/or experience working in a fast paced clinical environmentA willingness to work across various sites, depending on needAbility to complete all sessions in a timely manner, according to best practice (Desirable)Experience in, or willingness to register as an approved counsellor for Victims of Crime (Desirable)QUALIFICATIONSTertiary Qualifications in psychologyFully registered psychologist with AHPRANSW Driver LicenceA current NSW Working With Children Check for paid employmentTo ApplyPlease provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.To know more about this opportunity, please reach out toKelly Pavan, Executive Manager - Therapeutic Services:kelly.pavan@rosewoodcentre.com.au.Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.Please note that applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received up until: 11:59pm Wednesday, 21 May 2025.Additional InformationThe Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.CatholicCare Social Services promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.CatholicCare Social Services promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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