Psychologist

I Work For Sa; 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

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Department for Child Protection is seeking a Psychologist for a full-time temporary vacancy in Keswick, SA. You will conduct clinical assessments, deliver therapies, and provide expert advice to support children and families involved with child protection services.

The role requires a Masters in Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychology, registration with AHPRA, and endorsement or willingness to pursue endorsement. You will contribute to policy-informed practice and training initiatives.

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 as a Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychologist or willingness to pursue endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• 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 consultation informing policy development.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Therapeutic interventions

Psychological assessment

Expert testimony

Education

Masters in Clinical/Forensic/Health Psychology

Registered with AHPRA

Endorsement by Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 863640
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancyavailable until 9 July 2027
Remuneration: AHP2 ($94,997 - $110,052) plus 12%superannuation

We are seeking aPsychologistto jointheOffice of Professional Practice, basedinKeswick.You will conduct clinicalpsychological assessments, deliver therapeutic interventions andoffer specialist advice to support children and families involvedwith child protection services.

This is an opportunity to apply your clinical expertise within aspecialist team and share your knowledge through consultation andtraining. This role will suit a psychologist who understands childdevelopment, the effects of abuse and neglect and is committed toculturally responsive practice.

You will be responsible for:

• Determining clients’ needs and appropriate therapeuticapproaches through psychological assessment
• Preparing psychological reports, contributing to caseconferences and panels, and providing expert testimony inCourt
• Developing and delivering training to staff, carers andexternal agencies
• Designing and evaluating therapeutic programs tailored toclients’ needs and circumstances
• Contributing to research and consultation processes thatinform policy development.

About you:

• You understand child development, child protectionlegislation and the needs of children requiring care andprotection
• You recognise family circumstances that may place childrenand young people at risk
• You have experience in the use of psychological diagnostictechniques and therapeutic interventions
• You communicate effectively and exercise sound professionaljudgement
• You apply culturally responsive practices across Aboriginaland culturally diverse communities.
• Masters Degree in Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychologyor equivalent
• Registered under the Health Practitioner RegulationNational law to practice as a Psychologist
• Psychology Board of Australia endorsement as a Clinical,Forensic or Health Psychologist or willingness to work towardsclinical endorsement.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants areencouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits:

• AHP2: $94,997 - $110,052 + 12% super
• +4% child protection allowance
• +Professional Development Allowance
• +Entitlement to claim reimbursement of eligible professionaldevelopment expenses
• +Area of PracticeEndorsement allowance mayapply topsychologistswho hold therelevant endorsement
• +As part of DCP's Psychologist Attraction and Retention Strategy,successful applicants may be eligible for attraction and retentionallowances, career progression opportunities, professionalsupervision and ongoing development support.

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you'll enjoy:

What’s in it for you – Perks That Matter:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside peoplewho are committed to best practice and making a meaningfulimpact
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to helpyou balance work and life
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time tosupport you and your growing family
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements andopen doors to development across DCP
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a rangeof pre-tax benefits
• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus accessto more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools acrossAustralia through our Fitness Passport program for you and yourfamily
• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee AssistanceProgram services for you and your family.

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role inthe protection of children, young people and their families withinSouth Australia. The department provides support to vulnerablechildren and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.