• Full-time, Fixed-term contract (up to 12 months)
• Based at our Head Office in Hindmarsh
• Work facilitated vehicle and excellent salary packaging options
• Provide direct expert care for individuals, families and groups, along with clinical leadership to support Children, Youth and Family Services

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Psychologist to assist the organisation in building practice approaches across our Children, Youth and Family programs to provide services to children, young people and their families from birth through to early adulthood. Using your outstanding relationship building skills and clinical expertise, you will support clients at risk of entering, or already interfacing with systems such as correctional and juvenile services, health and homelessness, and child protection.  

What can you expect to be doing?

• Provide clinical knowledge and develop interventions in child, adolescent and adult assessment and therapeutic services
• Provide discipline specific assessments including consulting, aiding advanced interpretation and undertaking standardised, reliable and validated psychometric assessments, as well as structured clinical interviews and assessments
• Implement individual, family and/or other group therapies or programs using a range of models
• Assist staff with complex clinical work of complex cases
• Co-lead complex case work with other expert practice clinicians to optimise service delivery
• Develop professional partnerships, both internal and external, to improve service outcomes

What do you need to bring?

• Masters level qualification in Psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Extensive clinical experience in the delivery of psychology services to children, young people and families
• Strong clinical experience in the delivery of a range of evidence based clinical modalities relevant to child, adolescent and family wellbeing interventions
• Extensive experience in the area of supervision of staff in a community setting
• Demonstrated ability to carry out assessments and therapeutic interventions of a highly complex nature using a range of theoretical models in assessment and intervention, where trauma is an underlining casual factor
• Ability to liaise with other service providers and professional groups, working collaboratively to achieve optimal outcomes

Who is AnglicareSA?

As SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 65,000 people each year. Our 1,800 staff and 580 volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

What we offer:

• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay
• Banking benefits, health care discounts, gym membership offers, paid parental leave, and much more
• A diverse and supportive team culture who have a focus on improving the lives of many

How to Apply:

In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) developments, AnglicareSA are taking additional precautions throughout our recruitment process to minimise risk to employees, volunteers, customers, and candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be offered the opportunity to participate in remote video interviews during this time. This will not cause any disadvantage to candidates who wish to apply. For further information please contact the listed contact person in the vacancy. 

View the attached job description for the full role requirements.

To submit an application, please attach your resume and a cover letter addressing the demonstrable requirements/competencies.

For further information please contact Nicole Stasiak on 8131 3455.

Applications close Monday 8 June 2020

AnglicareSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage all suitably qualified candidates apply. 

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please contact our Aboriginal Services team on 8305 9237 to discuss joining AnglicareSA.