Child and Young Person Specialist - Clinical PsychologistFull timeTHE ROLEThe Child and Young Person (CYP) Specialist Clinical Psychologist will use their relevant skills and qualifications to work with women and children who are engaged with the HCH project, seeking to improve social, emotional, and educational outcomes for children who have experienced domestic and family violence.There are no billable hours for this role.The role is based at our Burwood Community Hub, with some travel to other WAGEC sites and outreach locations. This is a full-time role, with flexibility to consider a part-time (4 days per week) for the right candidate. Please see the Position Description for ideal hours.The core responsibilities of this role are:Provide tailored support to families to improve social, emotional, and educational outcomes for childrenAssess family situations and respond to child safety concernsDelivery of Community and Learning Hub activitiesLeadership in the teamABOUT YOUYoull be a qualified Psychologist with at least 3 years'' experience working with children and/or young people who have complex needsYoure experienced in conducting assessments, particularly to support access to NDIS and school-based assistanceYou have high-level group facilitation skills and youre able to use a strengths-based approach to work with children and adults whove experienced complex traumaYoull have comprehensive knowledge of child development, and the diverse needs and learning challenges that children may experience.Wed love to hear from people who are multi-lingual and who may have great community connections.Send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@wagec.org.au using the subject line: Child and Young Person Specialist - Clinical Psychologist enquiry.To talk through any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact our People and Culture team on 0411 213 188.We will be assessing applications as we receive them and may interview before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible.Please consider:To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).When we say women, we mean all women including trans women, non-binary people and people who identify as a woman.We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply.We work with and support women who have criminal records. A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from employment with us at WAGEC. If youre comfortable discussing this with us, we offer respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential opportunities to do so.WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children''s rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.Why work with us?At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do.Our additional benefits include:Diversity Council of Australia Inclusive EmployerWellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each yearCultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy$500 self-care allowance each yearEAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing supportFlexible Workplace ArrangementsExternal monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)Salary Packaging optionsProfessional development and training opportunities5 days Professional Development leave per yearDiscounts to various local shops and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Child and Young Person Specialist - Clinical Psychologist