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Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven Psychologist, experienced Provisional Psychologist or experienced Counsellor for the Reconnect Mental Health program, which provides counselling and psychoeducation to young people aged between 12-19 within Sutherland Shire.

The early intervention youth Psychologist/Counsellor will support young people through a range of client centred, strengths and evidenced based interventions to develop skills and awareness to better manage their mental health, and reduce risks in the areas such as family breakdown, homelessness, and AOD use.

The Psychologist/Counsellor will also develop and present psychoeducational workshops in schools to assist young people to understand their mental health more clearly, and to familiarise them with basic strategies to improve their well-being.

You will successfully

• Provide evidence-based assessment, interventions, counselling and support to young people experiencing a range of mental health challenges
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of group psychoeducation programs about mental health
• Understand and apply and be accountable to the principles of Trauma Informed Care and Practice
• Demonstrate critical thinking and reflective practice skills
• Adhere to a range of legislation and guidelines
• Support other members of the team to achieve shared goals
• Provide culturally responsive support to diverse groups
• Work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

This is a part-time position (3-4 days/week) located in Miranda in the Sutherland Shire, NSW.

You will have:

• Registration or provisional registration as a psychologist
• Or equivalent tertiary qualifications and experience in counselling
• Previous experience in youth counselling and/or psychological intervention
• Valid NSW Working With Children's Check (WWCC)
• Current NSW Driver's Licence
• A National Police Check
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Exemption
• Compulsory Code of Conduct, WHS and Bullying and Harassment training modules are completed and up to date

What we offer

• Flexible working conditions
• (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year community service leave
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
• Generous allowances for continuing professional development and supervision

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.