Clinical, Counselling, Forensic Psychologist

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women's interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Integrated Therapy Services is a multidisciplinary, specialist service designed to promote the health and wellbeing of young children with a history of developmental trauma experiences. The service provides coordinated, evidence-based prevention, early detection and early intervention services to support children's recovery and development. As a Clinical, Counselling, Forensic Psychologist, you will be responsible for providing infant mental health services for young children living in out-of-home care.

You will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary allied health team and collaborate with other practitioners to assess and treat the mental health and early developmental needs of infants in out of home care aged 0-4 years. You will assist with the coordination of services for the infant, to support their ongoing development and school readiness. You will also provide clinical advice for Department staff and facilitate psychoeducational groups with caregivers to support trauma-informed caregiving of children.

Advanced knowledge of complex developmental trauma and experience in infant mental health are highly desirable for this role. Additional skills and attributes that will be valuable include commitment to evidence-based practice and the development of professional skills and knowledge; the ability to contribute to ongoing service development; effective collaboration with other professionals; and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. In this role you will be supported through supervision, professional development opportunities, and collegial support.

This is a highly rewarding role in which you will make an essential contribution to the social and emotional wellbeing of children, ultimately supporting positive life outcomes for this vulnerable cohort. In this role you will perform within the framework of the Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct for Psychologists using clinical expertise.

Opportunities Available

Current Vacancies: 1 part-time (0.6 FTE) permanent position available for immediate filling.

Recruitment Pool: This recruitment pool may be used to fill various fixed term or permanent, full-time and part-time positions arising within the next 12 months. Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application.

Qualification Requirements

Psychologist Operational Officer Qualified 3: A 2-year post graduate masters degree in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology or approved equivalent and be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and specialist endorsement with AHPRA for this position.

Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the following Suitability Requirements

• Demonstrated respectful, collaborative and inclusive behaviours when working with clients, colleagues, Aboriginal communities and partner agencies.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, adaptability and commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Able to work in Cannington and Armadale Districts.
• Available to commence as soon as possible.

The Suitability Requirements may be assessed at any stage of the recruitment process, which may include interview, referee reports and/or other assessment methods. Appointment is subject to meeting all Suitability Requirements.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace.

Integrity and Honesty

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process.

Need Assistance?

If you would like to discuss adjustments, alternative formats, recruitment enquiries or technical issues, please contact Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor on 0466 349 452 or HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.