Psychologist/ Specialist Psychologist

This Psychologist/ Specialist Psychologist position at Department of Communities and Justice includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Psychology position at Department of Communities and Justice is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Department of Communities and Justice lists compensation for this psychologist position at $84k to $140k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological assessment, Trauma-informed care, Rehabilitation, Case planning, Risk assessment, Mental health support, Evidence-based practice, Report writing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The psychologist will conduct psychological assessments and deliver trauma-informed interventions to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals in custody. They will also provide expert consultation to staff and maintain accurate documentation for statutory bodies.

Benefits package: Superannuation, Annual leave loading, Environmental allowance, Professional development, Clinical supervision, Wellbeing programs, Flexible working hours, Job-share arrangements. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.