Senior Psychologist

Listed By : Northern Territory Government- Department of Health on 14 Apr

Position: Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $, - $, (including salary $, - $)

Location: Prison Health - Primary and Public Health Care, Alice Springs

One vacancy is available on a full-time or part-time basis subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

About the Role

This role delivers culturally safe, clinical and professional assessments and interventions, using a Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) framework.

Working with forensic clients to provide holistic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care, with a strong focus on mental health, and alcohol and other drugs – particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will play an integral part of a multidisciplinary health team providing clinical services at Alice Springs Correctional Centre (ASCC) and a nearby low-security prison reintegration centre.

As the Senior Psychologist, you will provide expert advice to the multidisciplinary team on program and clinical issues.

Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership, supervision, mentorship, and education to staff using evidence-based concepts and research.
2. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
3. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Benefits

1. Competitive remuneration package
2. 11.5% superannuation
3. Generous leave entitlements
4. Relocation assistance
5. Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities
6. Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

The Lifestyle and Community

Central Australia and its largest town, Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language), is the spiritual and physical heart of Australia.

Located in the centre of Australia, it is a unique and captivating place. Alice Springs is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people.

The town is halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, about 1,500 km each away. It is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is a great place for you to experience the region's natural wonders and culturally significant sites, including Uluru, the Larapinta Trail, the MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston Gorge, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), and Kings Canyon and the Red Centre Desert.

Well-maintained, sealed highways provide the most direct routes between the Northern Territory from cities in South Australia, Queensland, and Western Australia. Alice Springs has state-of-the-art sporting facilities, cinemas, a strong emphasis on community arts, and a great social atmosphere. Alice Springs is recognised as one of the most diverse, accepting communities in the country, and with the Territory's culturally rich society and community spirit, makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends.

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Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume/CV, and copies of relevant qualifications. Apply now!