Trauma/Critical Incidents - Psychologists and Social Workers - ACT

Convergence International; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Regular clinical supervision

Training and professional development

Job summary

Converge International in Canberra seeks registered Psychologists and Social Workers to provide critical incident and crisis counselling support to client organisations, using Psychological First Aid and trauma-focused interventions. Role includes on-site and incident-related work, with a requirement for 3–5 years of relevant experience and a current driver’s license.

We offer a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychosocial interventions, support and counselling.
• Minimum 3 years trauma management and/or relevant consultancy services.
• Training in Psychological First Aid and registration with the appropriate body.
• tertiary qualification in Behavioural Sciences required; driver’s licence and own vehicle may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide Critical Incident Response Services (emergency response, planned support, disaster response).
• Deliver one-on-one trauma support and group sessions.
• Inform organisations of themes, recommendations, or process improvements.
• Deliver Employee Counselling, Training and Consulting Services as required.

Skills

Trauma management

Psychological First Aid

Counselling

EAP

RRS

Report writing

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Behavioural Sciences degree

Job description

Trauma/Critical Incidents - Psychologists and Social Workers - ACT

• Partner up with a leading Mental Health services provider
• Join a national trauma response team
• Combination of assessment and onsite/phone-based response work
• Part-time fixed term contract in Canberra

Seeking committed trauma management specialists who can support a diverse range of clients. Converge International is a wholly Australian owned organisation with the wellbeing of people and their workplaces at the heart of all we do. We are a leader in providing health & wellbeing and people risk management solutions. We provide a range of Employee Assistance Programs, crisis response and consulting services. This is your opportunity to work with some of Australia's largest organisations in various industries including, government agencies and corporate organisations.

About the role

The Purpose of this role is to provide Critical Incident Response Services (including emergency response, critical incidents, planned support service, disaster response and incident support forums) using the primary intervention models of Psychological First Aid, stepped care and referral pathways, to support Converge International’s customers. This support is required during an incident or organisational change, and will involve informing the organisations of themes, recommendations, or any internal (customer) process improvements. This role may also include the delivery of Employee Counselling and Training and Consulting Services.

We are seeking motivated and experienced registered Psychologists and Social Workers to provide critical incident and crisis counselling support to our client organisations. Using Psychological First Aid (PFA) and other trauma specific interventions and approaches to support individuals and their organisations through providing one-on-one trauma support and group sessions.

3-5 years of relevant experience as a psychologist or social worker is desirable and you will have training in Psychological First Aid. A tertiary qualification in Behavioural Sciences and registration with the appropriate professional body is required. A current driver’s licence and your own vehicle is a must.

About you

• Experience in providing psychosocial interventions, support and counselling.
• Relevant experience and minimum 3 years trauma management and/or relevant consultancy services
• Demonstrated ability to assess workplace issues, identify suitable intervention programs and provide solution - focussed advice to achieve agreed outcomes
• Have a passion to help people and enjoy working flexibly in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills, report writing skills and your willingness to demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude
• Demonstrated ability and experience in delivering People Assist services (EAP, RRS).
• High level negotiation and facilitation skills
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders

Our commitment to you

• Competitive remuneration
• Volunteer leave
• Paid parental leave
• Purchasing of additional leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible, diverse and challenging work
• Regular clinical supervision
• Access to training and professional development
• Career development through internal mobility
• Lifestyle discounts – Discounted movie tickets, retail discounts and much more

Working at Converge means joining a diverse, talented, and caring community where our people feel included, valued and connected. We hire for heart. We are passionate about transforming the wellbeing of people at work. It’s at the core of all that we do.

Converge is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive in the workplace. We encourage and support applications from people of all levels of experiences and abilities, ages, diverse backgrounds and cultures, including First Nations people and the LGBTQIA+ community.

For more information contact Kate Silverstein, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant on 03 8681 2*** or visit www.convergeinternational.com.au/careers

Please note that Converge will not ask you for personal details, including banking details, when you are undergoing the recruitment process. Talent Acquisition Consultants will only contact you via email and/or phone call, not through social media channels. Any details provided will be store securely in line with Converge International’s Privacy Policy which is available on our website by visiting https://convergeinternational.com.au/privacy-policy/