Are you a leader in providing psychology services for children,young people and their families? ACT Education is seeking an experiencedpsychologist to fulfil the role of Senior Psychologist within ClinicalPractice. As a Senior Psychologist you will: Support the Executive Branch Manager, Senior Director and Directorto lead the strategic direction of the Engagement and Wellbeing SupportServices branch within the Directorate and collaborate in the development ofpolicies and processes. Collaborate with the senior psychology leadership group to delivera dynamic, supportive, professional and evidence-based School Psychologyservice. Provide clinical supervision and professional practice support toschool psychologists to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes. Utilise well developed communication and interpersonal skills,along with high level contemporary psychological knowledge to provideconsultation and advice to ACT Public School students, families and staff. Support the Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services Branchrespond to critical incidents in schools in line with current evidence-basedemergency management response and Directorate processes. Develop and deliver professional learning both within and externalto the Education Directorate. Apply a range of strategies, assessments, and interventions indirect work with children and / or young people to improve learning andpsychological wellbeing. Reflect and regularly review one's own practice and performance toidentify and respond to continuous professional development needs. Maintain registration requirements as a Psychologist with theAustralian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Adhere to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics andEthical guidelines. The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and iscommitted 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 toapply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Prior to commencing in this role applicants require: full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board ofAustralia. a minimum of five (5) years' experience as a fully registeredpsychologist, experience working with children, young people and families. is a Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor holds a current Australian drivers' licence. Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 monthswith the possibility of extension up to 2 years. An order of merit will beestablished from this selection process and may be used to fill identicalvacancies on a temporary basis over the next 12 months. These positions areunder the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement2023 – 2026. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.Please email ****** to arrange todiscuss this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
