Education (Organisation site)
Disability, Inclusion and Student Services Branch, Schools and Student Support Division
Are you passionate about children and young people's mental health? Are you interested in joining a growing team of Psychologists, Social Workers and Guidance Officers in the Department of Education?
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Psychologist to join our Centralised Wellbeing Service to deliver psychological intervention state-wide via telepractice.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: HP4
Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/CO611560/24T
Closing date: 26-Jan-2025
Yearly salary: $128169 - $137918
Fortnightly salary: $4912.70 - $5286.40
Job duration: Until 12 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
We are seeking an innovative Senior Psychologist to provide services to students and schools using a combination of virtual service from our Brisbane tele-practice hub and in-person visits, as necessary, to our rural and remote schools.
ResponsibilitiesUse virtual platforms to deliver effective psychological services to students with mild to moderate mental health concerns in rural and remote locations.Potential for travel into schools as required.Collaborate with external providers and families to support coordinated service delivery.Contribute to multi-disciplinary school-based teams through utilizing clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.Provide assessment and recommendations where clinically indicated.Support referral pathways between schools and the service.Support internal systems including referral triage and allocations.Provide supervision and support to early career psychologists.About YouExceptional communication skills.Knowledge and skills in mental health assessment and therapeutic intervention for children and adolescents.An understanding of working within complex organizational systems to support client or student needs.A keen interest or experience in delivering therapeutic services through the telepractice modality.Experience providing supervision to psychologists and multi-disciplinary teams.Highly DesirableBoard approved supervisory status with AHPRA.How to ApplyTo apply, please provide:
A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);Your knowledge, skill, and experience in assessment and therapeutic intervention for child and adolescent mental health;Your knowledge, skill, and experience in delivering services through tele-practice;Your knowledge, skill, and experience in providing supervision to early career psychologists;Your knowledge, skill, and experience in working within complex organizational systems to support the needs of clients or students.For further information on the position please contact Dr. Peta Maguire, Senior Clinician by telephone (07) 3513 5874 or email at ******.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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