Provisional Psychologist / Social Worker / Registered Psychologist

The Salvation Army Employment Plus; Morwell; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly supervision

Mentor program for induction

Provisional registration support

In-house training

Flexible leave options

Employee assistance program (EAP) &健康+

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army Employment Plus is seeking Allied Health professionals to support job seekers across Gippsland, including Moe, Morwell and Traralgon. Roles are open to Psychologists (Provisional or Registered) or Social Workers, with travel across multiple sites expected.

We offer supervision and development for provisional and new registrants, plus opportunities to advance within our supportive, values-driven team. AHPRA or AASW credentials are required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Psychologist or current AASW membership required.
• Experience with mental health, complex psycho-social needs, and counselling delivery.
• Provisional psychologists eligible for supervision and eventual full registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological and vocational assessments for referred job seekers.
• Deliver counselling and therapeutic interventions to address barriers.
• Provide consultation to employment staff in the Gippsland region.
• Liaise with internal and external service providers to strengthen networks.
• Communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Counselling

Mental health assessment

Crisis management

Interagency collaboration

Cultural communication

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Education

AHPRA registration (Psychologist)

AASW membership

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a new Allied Health professional to join our team working out of various sites within the Gippsland region including but not limited to; Moe, Morwell and Traralgon. We are open to full-time and part-time employees who are either Psychologists (either Provisional or Registered) or Social Workers.

At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), our experienced employment teams have been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment.

The Allied Health team plays an important part in the support of people experiencing hardships and barriers to employment.

About the role

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and vocational assessment for referred job seekers, including the use of appropriate psychological tests and assessment tools
• Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to job seekers to address psychological barriers to obtaining employment
• Provide consultation support to employment staff in the region
• Liaise with internal and external service providers to develop and maintain relevant links and networks to strengthen services for EPlus job seekers
• Effectively communicate with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures

About you

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based interventions and clinical practice as well as demonstrated practical application
• Previous experience working with people with various mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs, including drugs and alcohol dependency
• Experience in the delivery of counselling services to vulnerable individuals
• Experience in assessing individual's needs and making appropriate referrals to enhance supports
• Experience in managing people at risk, including suicide and violence risks
• Knowledge of employment services and community services sector
• Proactively develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships to facilitate the achievement of work goals
• An understanding of the role employment has in maintaining good mental and physical health
• High level of passion and energy that motivates others
• Must have current drivers license, with the ability and flexibility to travel to Employment Plus sites

What we offer

• Weekly group supervision and regular individual group supervision
• Opportunities for provisional psychologists to develop their competencies in preparation for full registration
• Flexibility for provisional psychologists to complete provisional registration program
• Opportunities for newly registered psychologists to develop the essential core areas of practice to ensure you become confident in practicing as a psychologist
• Opportunities for fully registered psychologists to take on projects, and take the lead in various initiatives as they occur
• Allocation of a mentor to guide and assist you for induction into your role
• Be supported by the Allied Health Manager who is an AHPRA approved supervisor who has been providing supervision services for over 8 years and has worked in the mental health and disability sectors for over 16 years
• In-house training on core areas of practice including assessment, formulation, Intervention and treatment amongst various other practical topics
• Join a fantastic team of Psychologists and Social workers who work closely together and support each other.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)!
• Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks (for full-time employees)
• Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
• Attractive leave benefits with access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your overall wellbeing
• Long-term employment opportunities within the EPlus & wider Salvos networks
• Comprehensive and supportive on the job training

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA; Provisional or General registration) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is required.

A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for this position. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.