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Psychologist

Position Details

Position Number: GenericClassification: Specified Calling Level 1Award / Agreement: PSA 1992 / PSGOCSAGA 2017Organisational Unit: Service Delivery Metropolitan Communities / Service

Delivery Regional & Remote Communities / District Office

Location: VariousClassification Evaluation Date: JDF Review Date: April 2011

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to:

Clinical /Counselling/Forensic Psychologist, Specified Calling Level 3

This position has the following subordinates:

This position has no subordinates.

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About the Department

The Department of Communities’ mandate is fundamentally about providing pathways to individual, family and community wellbeing. The Department’s direction centres on building safe, strong, secure and inclusive communities that empower individuals and families across Western Australia to lead fulfilling lives.

The Department’s functions and services include disability services; child protection and family support; social and affordable housing; youth justice; community initiatives and remote regional services reform.

The Department provides the opportunity to implement client centred services within a single outcome based framework across community services in Western Australia. This framework also provides for a specific focus on delivering integrated, place based services, recognising that community and individual needs vary significantly between metropolitan and regional communities.

The Department promotes diversity and embraces a high standard of equal opportunity, health and safety, and ethical practice. All employees are required to comply with relevant safety procedures/guidelines and equal opportunity principles at all times.

Role Statement

The Psychologist performs duties within the framework of the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics using psychological expertise

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Duties and Responsibilities

Performs the following duties within the framework of the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics using psychological expertise:

1. Assessment services

1.1. Provides psychological assessment under supervisory direction for children, adults and families.

1.2. Administers psychometric assessment tools and provides analysis and data interpretation from these assessments.

2. Counselling interventions

2.1. Analyses client needs and provides counselling to clients, using effective culturally appropriate counselling methods.

2.2. Provides diagnostic and support counselling for clients experiencing difficulties and to engage clients in problem solving.

3. Psychological interventions

3.1. Uses psychological principles to contribute to the development of intervention plans for children, adults and families.

3.2. Assists with the development and implementation of behaviour and anger management programs for children, adults and families.

4. Training and resource development

4.1. Under direction develops, prepares and presents training for departmental staff, other Government and non-Government agencies and community groups in relation to psychological interventions.

4.2. Advises other staff on behavioural interventions and assists in the development of skills in areas of psychological intervention.


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4.3. Under direction develops resources and programs for the use of other staff in the Department in areas of expertise.

5. Other

5.1. Participates in Emergency Management and Response duties as required.

5.2. Other duties as required.

Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria)

1. A 4-year Degree in Psychology and eligibility for full registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia.

2. Possession of a range of psychological knowledge and counselling skills relevant to a child protection context.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of the use and interpretation of psychometric assessment tools.

4. Report Writing Skills

5. Demonstrated interpersonal skills including negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills and the ability to assist in the development in others.

Essential Eligibility Requirements / Special Requirements

1. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance.

2. Current 'C or A' class driver's licence

3. Working with Children Check

4. Be willing to Travel intrastate as required


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