Apply now Job no: 501884
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Psychology
About the role Clarence Street is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Psychologist to join on a fixed-term basis until the 30th of June 2025, on a part-time capacity of 23 hours per week.
As part of the Mater Young Adult Service, Clarence Street is a contemporary, evidence-based service providing high-quality Alcohol and other Drugs service guided by the principles of harm minimisation.
In addition to being a part of the Clarence Street community outreach team, you will be part of the broader Clarence Street service, which offers a range of programs to young people and their families.
You will provide clinical psychology and broader psychosocial interventions to young people (aged 13-25) experiencing the harms of substance use.
In this role, you will be part of an experienced multidisciplinary team providing onsite and community outreach support to vulnerable young people in the greater Brisbane area.
About you To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:
Demonstrated clinical experience in providing psychology and broader psychosocial interventions to young people experiencing the harms of substance use.Provide high-level clinical assessments and treatments for a range of clinical issues for young people engaging in treatment for substance use.Experience in providing clinical practice supervision to less experienced practitioners to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards specifically around mental health and AOD presentations.Ensure data entry, reporting, and all written communication are completed in a timely manner and meet organisational and psychology standards.Further develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development and research activities.Contribute to a safe, supportive and friendly environment and work respectfully with young people and their families, other supports and colleagues.Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team, working cooperatively and effectively with the young person and within the context of family and other social systems.Qualifications - Clinical Psychology Mandatory General Registration via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Psychology Board of Australia Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology.Eligibility for accreditation or current Board approved Supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia.Highly Desirable Relevant postgraduate training and/or qualification in addiction studiesOther Requirements The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 exempts registered health practitioners – including Medical Practitioners, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Enrolled & Registered Nurses – from a requirement for a 'Working with Children Check' (Blue Card) to be employed in this service.
A current Blue Card is required for all other staff members.The successful candidate will be required to obtain a criminal history check.Queensland C Class driver's licence is required.Completion of First Aid Training (Emergency Care Course, St John's Ambulance is the minimum requirement)This position will require you to be part of an on-call roster providing after-hours support for residential services.Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people.
#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home payAccess to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packagingAccess to leading education and professional development via Mater EducationAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teamsDiscounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/OtherUnlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness PassportAccess to on-site, discounted parkingDiscounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venuesApplications close on 24th January 2025.Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made.
Only direct applications will be considered. Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Advertised: 10 Jan 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Jan 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
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