Job Title: Child and Family Psychologist – Cairns and Cape York region (Aurukun) Practice Information: They are a not-for-profit Aboriginal-owned business with funds to operate a new multi-disciplinary outreach service to Cape York working with Aboriginal children and families.
Grant funded.
Position Description: Join a multidisciplinary team providing outreach psychology assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions across Far North Queensland.
Supporting the Director, the position will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and other senior staff within other organisations.
This position will conduct psychological assessments and provide one-to-one psychological support to children and parents as required using an evidence-based therapeutic approach for children affected by trauma or with challenging behaviours or developmental issues.
The role will interact with a range of external stakeholders including representatives from schools, referral agencies, and other health professionals, collaborating with academic, government, and contract organisations.
Significant engagement with Aboriginal services, communities, and organisations is envisaged.
Some out-of-business-hours work will be required.
Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required including overnight stays.
Qualifications & Experience: Undergraduate or tertiary qualifications in psychology.
Masters or postgraduate clinical qualifications in mental health.
Registration with relevant authorities to practice psychology.
Provisional registration will be acceptable conditional on completion of all requirements for full registration within an agreed timeframe.
Current Driver's Licence.
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time After Hours Requirements: Some Salary Information: Annual Salary $96,000 - $140,000 plus 10% Super & phone allowance About Cairns & Cape York: Cairns is a tropical paradise where the rainforest meets the reef and is the only place in the world where two world heritage-listed sites can be found side-by-side.
Cairns is a popular travel destination for both students and tourists as it is surrounded by the many attractions that Far North Queensland has to offer.
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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives.
This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
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