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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.

Oasis Hunter is a Salvation Army youth service based in Hamilton which has been supporting young people in the Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter regions for over 25 years. We have a vibrant and dynamic team that are passionate about putting young people first and supporting their journey to independence.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be providing psychological interventions to young people aged 12-25 whose lives have been impacted by drugs or alcohol, and also experience challenges with their mental health. You will mainly be working one-on-one with clients and their families, providing specialist therapeutic support in the form of brief interventions and ongoing support.

We're looking for someone who is wanting to make a difference in the lives of young people, as a Psychologist. This is a permanent part-time, 22.8 hours per week position, primarily based at our centre in Hamilton. You will be required to travel around the region at times.

You will successfully

• Conduct assessment, case formulation and treatment for clients who are experiencing addiction and mental health issues
• Implement best-practice screening and assessment procedures to inform appropriate treatment interventions
• Exercise independent judgement in the application and adaptation of psychological principles, methods, and techniques
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and provide team-based support as required
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of referral and support options available for clients
• Co-locate at other Salvation Army expressions around the region as required

You will have

• Bachelor level degree in psychology, or higher
• Current general or provisional registration with AHPRA
• Experience working in the areas of addiction, or alcohol & other drugs
• Current NSW drivers' licence
• Current Working with Children's Check
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Willingness to undergo a National Police check

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

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

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.