Child Protection Clinical Psychologist - Training & Assessments

Child Protection; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

PD Allowance

Attraction allowances

Flexible work

Job summary

Department for Child Protection in South Australia seeks a Psychologist to join the Office of Professional Practice in Keswick. You will conduct clinical assessments, deliver therapy, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony while contributing to staff training and program development.

You will be responsible for applying your clinical expertise to support children and families, engaging in culturally responsive practice, and participating in research and policy development within a

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychology
• Registered to practise as a Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law
• Endorsement as Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychologist or willingness to pursue endorsement
• Experience with psychological diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions
• Strong communication and professional judgement
• Culturally responsive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical psychological assessments
• Deliver therapeutic interventions
• Prepare psychological reports and provide expert testimony in Court
• Develop and deliver staff training and consultancy
• Design and evaluate tailored therapeutic programs
• Contribute to research and policy development

Skills

Psychology assessment

Therapy delivery

Expert testimony

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Education

Masters Degree in Clinical/Forensic/Health Psychology

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

Department for Child Protection in South Australia seeks a Psychologist to join the Office of Professional Practice in Keswick. You will conduct clinical assessments, deliver therapy, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony while contributing to staff training and program development.

You will be responsible for applying your clinical expertise to support children and families, engaging in culturally responsive practice, and participating in research and policy development within a