ABOUT US

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2021 - 2022 we provided services to 39,002 people, including over 23,000 children.

Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a part time Psychologist to join our caring, compassionate and friendly Specialist Disability Support in Schools service (SDSS) team based in Wooloowin until 31 December 2024.

As part of the Specialist Disability Support in Schools (SDSS) program, you will provide a mobile service to schools to enhance educational outcomes for children and young people impacted by trauma through:

• Providing specialised developmental and trauma-informed consultancy to education staff
• Providing high quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services to children, in both individual and group settings, to enhance functional skills.
• Facilitating and strengthening supportive relationships between children and the key adults in their educational setting.
• Working in partnership with Act for Kids team members, education and health professionals and additional stakeholders to enhance student outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain partnerships with schools you are based within, the community and government agencies
• Maintain a client/case management load in consultation with the Program Coordinator
• Provide quality timely reports and assessments as required and/or requested
• Adhere to case management processes including accurate and timely data entry, up to date case notes, pre and post-assessment and outcome measures
• Regularly attend and participate in case reviews and other case discussions as required.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (psychology).
• Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with children, young people and their families
• Experience providing individual and group therapy to children, young people and their families.
• Understanding of the impacts of trauma on child and family functioning.
• Knowledge of current trauma treatment trends and child protection legislation and policy reforms.
• A high level of cultural awareness and experience working with families from different backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

ABOUT THE PAY

• Position is classified Level 6.1 - 6.3 under the SCHCADS award;
• Salary range is $96,970 - $101,251 plus superannuation (pro-rata for part-time);
• In addition, as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

• Overall winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 (100-499 employees)
• Winner of HRD Employer of Choice 2019 in (1) Health & Wellbeing (2) Leadership (3) Work-Life Balance
• Strong values based organisation
• Excellent professional development options (including annual professional development fund opportunities)
• Paid parental leave and study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program including Health & Well-being Portal
• A friendly and flexible work environment to support work/life balance

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check and relevant positive NDIS Worker Screening Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility may be requested.
• Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.

ABOUT APPLYING

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application as soon as possible
• Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
• For more information about the role, contact Carina Falconieri on 0429 343 270 or [email protected], using the subject line: Psychologist - Brisbane North enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

A position description is attached.