Counselling Psychologist

Act for Kids is a leading provider of prevention, professional therapy, and support services for children who have suffered abuse and neglect. With over 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years.

We are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma, and lead happy lives through prevention, treatment, research, education, and advocacy.

We are an inclusive employer, named by Diversity Council Australia, and an Employer of Choice, awarded in 2019, in categories including Health/Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Above-award leave provisions, including additional study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
• Professional Development via our annual development fund and ongoing structured support.
• Employee Assistance Program, including 24/7 counselling support and health and wellbeing portals.
• Salary packaging, increasing your take-home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax-free and an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.

We are seeking a Psychologist to provide evidence-based therapeutic assessment and intervention for young people and their families who have experienced early adversity and trauma. The successful candidate will:

• Identify and work towards client goals and achieve successful outcomes for children who have experienced complex trauma.
• Complete discipline-specific assessments to contribute to therapeutic plans, in collaboration with the integrated therapy team.
• Provide therapeutic support to children and their families using evidence-informed therapies focused on attachment, emotional and sensory regulation, and socio-emotional wellbeing.
• Hold tertiary qualifications in psychology and registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Have at least two years' experience working with children, young people, and their families who have been impacted by trauma or experienced abuse and neglect, or at least two years' experience working in similar roles.
• Have clinical and therapeutic understanding of the impacts of trauma on child and family functioning.

Please note that eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption is required for this position.