Social Worker or Psychologist - Enhanced Child Health Service

ACT Health

1 month ago

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryUp to $12KFull TimeSocial Work

Practice Authority in Australian Capital Territory

No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ACT Health as a Social Worker or Psychologist - Enhanced Child Health Service in United States. Employment Type: 1 x Full Time Permanent & 1 x Full-time, Temporary 11 months contract with possibility of extension. Classification: Health Professional Level 2/ Psychologist level 2 (PN 61361), Health Professional Level 3/ Psychologist level 3 (PN 59333) HPO2 Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.

Key Responsibilities

Undergo a pre

employment National Police Check.

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Requirements

The Health Professional Level 2/ Psychologist Level 2 position is for a full

time, permanent vacancy.

The Health Professional Level/ Psychologist Level 3 is for a temporary 11

month vacancy with possibility of extension.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $91K - $133K

Relocation assistance: $12,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join ACT Health as a Social Worker or Psychologist - Enhanced Child Health Service.

Key Skills

Social WorkPsychologyTrauma Informed CareHolistic CareCounsellingAssessmentIntakeNavigationInterventionEducationTraining

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Position Insights

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at ACT Health 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

ACT Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $91k to $133k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Psychology, Trauma Informed Care, Holistic Care, Counselling, Assessment, Intake, Navigation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves delivering high quality, trauma-informed, and holistic care within the Enhanced Child Health Service, supporting children and families at risk of poor health and development outcomes due to complex health and psychosocial needs. Responsibilities range from brief, short-term interve...

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, 12.5% Superannuation, Employee Assistance Program, Relocation Assistance, Flexible Working Conditions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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