Senior Psychologist

Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

$145,041 - $117,059 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$176,787 - $187,815

About the role

The Senior Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological assessment and therapeutic services to clients presenting with a broad range of issues relating to mental health, domestic violence, alcohol and substance use and trauma, among other complex presentations. In addition, the Senior Psychologist is responsible for enhancing the psychological services delivered by SEWB through quality improvement initiatives, program development and supervision and training of staff.

Remote travel is a possible requirement of this position.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with extensive psychological experience in a range of settings.
• Advanced psychology skills across a number of assessment and treatment modalities for a range of complex mental health illnesses, including those specific to SEWB.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of supervision and training of psychologist and/or other health professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in developing procedures and protocols for psychological services, including continuous quality improvement activities, service reviews and treatment programs.
• Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number and bill services rendered.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.
• Current NT Drivers License.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

What we offer

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on the position please contact Mental Health Manager, Dayna Hoole on 0473 356 210 or via email ***email_hidden***.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

• Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.