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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug services. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services). We work to a modern, evidence based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/scribe/sites/auesalvos/files/need-help/AOD_National_Model_of_Care.pdf.
The Bridge Program in Hobart operates from our residential facility in New Town, which offers 12 residential beds and four transitional units.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Program Facilitator for the Matrix Program - an intensive AOD group-based outpatient program. You will provide individual counselling and facilitate psycho-social group work for clients in the Matrix Program. You will also:

• Provide counselling and psycho-social group work for Bridge Center clients
• Participate and provide advice to the Matrix Program team, Clinical Counselling team, and AOD Specialist team.

This is a part time position, 30.4 hours per week fixed term to June 2022.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology
• Registration with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia
• Advanced clinical experience in an area relevant to the alcohol and drug field(i.e., mental health)
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of AOD interventions for individuals, groups, and families
• Identifies, designs, implements, and monitors evidence-based psychological therapies for mental health disorders including high prevalence and chronic, complex, and enduring issues
• Provides consultancy advice and psycho-education about mental health problems, psychological distress, and other psychological issues

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
• People who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
• People with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

ENQUIRIES

Karla Milner at [email protected], using the subject line: Psychologist enquiry via EthicalJobs

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.