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Closes: 08 November 2024Details: School Psychologist 5+1 Internships: Are you completing your final year of accredited tertiary qualifications in psychology (or have you already completed them) and seeking your '+1' internship as a provisional psychologist?
Are you someone who enjoys working with children or young people?
Are you looking for a job with a broad range of opportunities, including working in the area of prevention and early intervention?
ACT Education is seeking applicants to fill several full-time, permanent School Psychologist Internship positions, commencing 29 January 2025.
As a School Psychologist you will enjoy the benefits of teacher-based conditions and generous professional support and supervision.
Our School Psychologists work with students, their families and teachers to identify and address barriers to learning and mental wellbeing.
In this role you will develop your skills and competencies and will:
conduct assessments in learning, social, emotional and behavioural domains and communicate assessment results and recommendations to parents or carers, teachers and relevant professionalsconsult with parents or carers, teachers, school executive, external agencies and other members of the school community about interventions, services and support for studentsidentify and assess mental health issues and provide follow up support or refer to other mental health servicesprovide psychological intervention for a range of issues affecting children and young people and where appropriate their parents or carersassist in the design and evaluation of effective prevention, early intervention and support programs for individuals, groups and school populationsThe ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Prior to commencing in this role applicants require: Current registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.Completion of the fifth year of accredited tertiary study in professional psychology (such as a Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology or Master of Professional Psychology).It is highly desirable applicants hold a current Australian drivers' licence.How to Apply: In your application, please provide statements addressing the Selection Criteria (listed in the Position Description) in no more than five pages.
Also include a current curriculum vitae and copy of your Psychology Board of Australia Certificate of Registration and Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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