Psychologist

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work policy

Salary packaging

Annual leave & personal leave

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Psychologist to provide psychological assessment and therapeutic services for clients facing mental health, trauma, and substance use concerns. The role includes travel to remote communities and requires APAC accreditation with full AHPRA registration.

The position offers a full-time continuous contract with a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus annual leave and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of a four-year APAC accredited course with full general registration with AHPRA.
• Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number and bill for services.
• Experience with comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnosis, and case formulation for complex presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and therapeutic services to clients across a broad range of mental health issues.
• Deliver evidence-based practices and culturally informed care.
• Travel to remote locations as an inherent requirement of the role.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Case formulation

Evidence-based practice

Cultural awareness

Remote travel capability

Education

APAC accredited four-year degree

AHPRA general registration

Job description

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

$121,329 - $146,816 per annum

Total Remuneration package $149,750 - $178,810

Full time Continuous Contract

*Commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Advance your career through exposure to a variety of cases and ongoing professional development
• Become part of a dedicated team that values community and strives for positive outcomes for clients

About the role

The Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological assessment and therapeutic services to clients presenting with a broad range of issues relating to mental health, domestic violence, alcohol and substance misuse and trauma. Remote travel is an inherent requirement of this position.

The ideal candidate will be a person with:

Psychologist

• Minimum of a four-year APAC accredited course with full general registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number and bill for services rendered.
• Demonstrated experience in completing comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnosis, case formulation with current evidence of the ability to work effectively with complex psychological presentations, including substance use, using evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of mental health best practice in relation to prevention, early identification, treatment and rehabilitation and a proven capacity to deliver innovative, quality client services within professional and service timeframes.
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture within Australia’s history, knowledge of cultural sensitivities and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people in conjunction with a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice including major alcohol reforms in the Northern Territory and alcohol and other drugs services in Alice Springs and across the Territory.
• Experience providing psychological support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, hybrid work models and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.

For more information on the position please contact Dayna Hoole,

Mental Health Manager - SEWB on 0473 356 210.