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Psychologist

SYC Ltd
  • Full time
  • Based in Kent Town, Adelaide

SYC has a relentless belief in people and their potential. We provide services that foster wellbeing, independence and opportunity for all Australians.

A not-for-profit organisation, SYC invests back into the Australian community, helping tens of thousands of people every year with housing, education and employment. Founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage, we now extend this expertise to people of all ages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Clinical Care Practitioner provides clinical expertise and guidance for SYC’s out of home care programs.

This role is responsible for facilitating social and psychological assessment, intake and transition supports for young people.

Duties of the successful applicant include:

  • Coordinate and oversee the initial referral of young people into SYC care programs
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and regular review of individual care and transition plans
  • Provide specialist psychological intervention, assessment, referral, and consultation services
  • Provide clinical expertise and support to employees regarding ethical and effective ways to address the social, clinical, and wellbeing needs of young people
  • Participate in the ‘On-Call’ roster/s and provide crisis response when needed
  • Provide high-level clinical consultation and regular clinical supervision with the care support employees

ABOUT YOU

  • Registration with the appropriate professional authority (i.e. AASW, AHPRA) is essential
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree qualification in Psychology or Social Work is essential
  • Extensive proven experience working in a human service delivery setting is essential
  • Experience and or qualifications in the delivery of clinical supervision is essential
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, guide and support employees and demonstrate excellence in clinical practice and case management skills
  • Demonstrated experience working with clients with high and complex needs, particularly young people who are disadvantaged by homelessness, family breakdown, poverty, lack of education, violence, or trauma
  • Prepared to undergo Psychological Assessment and be “assessed as suitable” in accordance with the Child and Young Persons
  • Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster is an essential requirement of this role
  • Possession of a current valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive is essential
  • Demonstrated work experience in therapeutic service/program with children and/or young people

BENEFITS

SYC is a diverse organisation that offers perks that include salary packaging, professional development and more!

How to Apply

If you think you match the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!

To find out more visit, www.syc.net.au/about-us/work-for-us

SYC is a Child Safe organisation and will require the successful applicant to complete pre-employment checks including a Child Related Employment Screening/WWCC.

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disabilities to apply.

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