Psychologist, Orana Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice

Department of Communities and Justice

1 month ago

Dubbo, New South Wales$80K - $118KFull TimePsychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in New South Wales

No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Department of Communities and Justice as a Psychologist – Youth Justice, $80K-$118K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake psychological assessment, intervention, and deliver therapeutic services or programs to young people who offend, including those who sexually offend.

Requirements

for Minimum four year accredited qualification in psychology with current provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

A current Drivers’ Licence with ability and willingness to travel throughout NSW.

Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $80K - $118K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Department of Communities and Justice in United States.

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentInterventionTherapeutic ServicesRisk AssessmentNeeds AssessmentCase PlanningTraining DeliveryDocumentationConsultationEthics ComplianceCognitive Impairment SupportMental Health SupportYouth Justice

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychologist, Orana Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice 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.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

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.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Communities and Justice lists compensation for this psychologist position at $80k to $118k 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Dubbo, New South Wales.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($80k–$118k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological Assessment, Intervention, Therapeutic Services, Risk Assessment, Needs Assessment, Case Planning, Training Delivery, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing consultancy services to staff regarding the psychological needs of Youth Justice clients in custodial and community settings, and operating as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services. Responsibilities i...

Benefits package: Flexible, Autonomous Work Environment, Competitive Pay and Conditions, Training and Development Opportunities, Health & Wellbeing Programs, Employee Assistance Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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