Child Protection Psychologist: Clinician & Trainer

Department for Child Protection, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Job summary

The 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 therapeutic interventions and provide expert input to support children and families involved with child protection services.

This role emphasizes culturally responsive practice and opportunities to contribute to training, research and policy development, while collaborating with a specialist team and contributing to

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychology (or equivalent).
• Registered to practice as a Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
• Endorsement by Psychology Board of Australia or willingness to pursue clinical endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical psychological assessments and determine client needs.
• Prepare psychological reports and provide expert testimony in Court.
• Develop and deliver training to staff, carers and external agencies.
• Design and evaluate therapeutic programs tailored to clients’ needs.
• Contribute to research and policy development.

Skills

Clinical psychologist

Psychological assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Expert testimony

Staff training

Culturally responsive practice

Child development knowledge

Education

Masters degree in Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychology

Tools

Psychological assessment tools

Job description

The 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 therapeutic interventions and provide expert input to support children and families involved with child protection services.

This role emphasizes culturally responsive practice and opportunities to contribute to training, research and policy development, while collaborating with a specialist team and contributing to