Senior Psychologist - North Queensland Region Join to apply for the Senior Psychologist - North Queensland Region role at Queensland Government .
We are seeking a Senior Psychologist to join the dynamic and highly skilled Engagement Wellbeing Outreach Capability Service in our beautiful North Queensland Region.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 8 months, unless otherwise determined.
About The Department The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The Role The Engagement Wellbeing Outreach Capability Service is a regional service that supports schools across the North Queensland Region in their care of students. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive and diverse team rich with educational experience and clinical skills. This role offers exciting opportunities for travel across the North Queensland Region to support capability and outreach in our remote communities. Additionally, the successful applicant may be considered for school-based opportunities working directly with school teams and communities.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Assess psychological needs 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 leadership and demonstrate high levels of expertise in specific or specialised clinical areas to psychologists in collaboration with regional and school management teams, to promote the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality psychology services. Support psychologists and schools within regions and across the state to use clinical evidence-based psychology practices to achieve positive student learning outcomes. Work with the Senior Advisor, Psychology to identify professional development needs and proactively plan, implement and evaluate clinical supervision, training and development initiatives for psychologists in schools. About You To be considered for this role:
Applicants who demonstrate experience working as a Senior Psychologist within MDT settings will be highly regarded. Exceptional communication and relational skills are key attributes. The successful applicant must hold general registration with AHPRA and hold an open driver's licence. What You Can Expect In Return Family inclusive workplace. 12.75% superannuation co-contribution offer as part of your employment package. How To Apply Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and A 2-pg 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.
When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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