Psychologist (Diversion Team)

Queensland Health; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health service located in Rockhampton is seeking an AODS Psychologist to provide specialist clinical psychology practices in drug and alcohol health services. This role focuses on harm reduction and involves engaging with target client groups and community. Applicants must have a four-year accredited psychology qualification and registration with AHPRA. Additional benefits include ongoing professional development, flexible work-life balance, and generous salary sacrificing options.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Must possess general or provisional registration with AHPRA.
• Upcoming graduates awaiting qualifications and registration will be considered.
• PsyBA approved supervisor status would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical psychology practice in drug and alcohol health services.
• Engage target client groups and the broader community.
• Promote harm reduction and primary health care principles.

Skills

Clinical psychology practice

Harm reduction principles

Excellent communication

Education

AQF accredited four-year qualification in Psychology

Post-graduate qualifications in Psychology or addiction courses

Job description

About Us

The service aims to reduce the harm from alcohol and other drug use as well as improve the health and wellbeing of our clients, their families, and the community. Our main office is in Rockhampton, with outreach services located in other areas including Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater and Biloela.

About the Role

The AODS Psychologist provides a high level of specialist clinical psychology practice in the delivery of drug and alcohol health services to clients of the service. The position promotes harm reduction and primary health care principles in engaging target client groups and the broader community.

About You

• Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four‑year qualification in Psychology and general or provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
• Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.
• Post‑graduate qualifications in relevant Psychology or addiction courses would be highly regarded, as would PsyBA approved supervisor status.

What We Offer

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $***** - $***** p.h.
• *****% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to Apply

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1–2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre‑employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

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Applications Close

Tuesday, 9 December ****

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