Working with Community Services Directorate (CSD) offers you the opportunity to directly contribute to supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT.

Child and Youth Protection Services (CYPS) within CSD have the responsibility of supporting children, young people and families requiring a care or justice response. CYPS currently have a vacancy for a Psychologist/Social Worker to join the team.

The Psychologist/Social Worker position at Melaleuca Place requires an AHPRA-registered Psychologist or Mental Health-Accredited Social Worker who is skilled in the assessment and treatment of developmental trauma. The position will:

• Undertake multi-disciplinary biopsychosocial assessments, positive behaviour support plans, and one-off assessments (e.g., cognitive assessments, ADHD assessments) as required.
• Use relevant frameworks, theories, and policies to develop individualised treatment plans and provide medium- to long-term therapy for children aged 0-12 years presenting with developmental trauma.
• Support the system around the child to provide trauma-informed care giving (e.g., carers, parents, schools, case managers).
• Work collaboratively within the team (e.g., alongside the Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist) and liaise with CYPS case managers to ensure the child’s therapeutic needs and best interests are represented.
• Facilitate training on developmental trauma and trauma-responsive care to internal and external stakeholders and agencies.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)  

CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

 Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration in Psychology (AHPRA) or Social Work (Mental Health Accreditation).
• At least 2-5 years of practical experience working with children, young people and their carers or families. Years of experience and level of training in evidence-based therapies for treating developmental trauma may determine the position level (CYPP3 or CYPP4).
• Current (c class) driver’s license is essential.
• This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 24 August 2024 with the possibility of permanency.

This position will be filled at either a CYPP3 or CYPP4 dependent on experience.

A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and maybe used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply:

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Contact Officer: Angela Curcio on [email protected] using the subject line: Psychologist / Social Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs or (02) 6205 4081.