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Senior Psychologist

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• Attractive annual salary $113,500 - $123,284 p.a. plus 10.5% superannuation
• Locations available: Albury & Tamworth
• State-wide Talent Pool opportunities for future vacancies in Coffs Harbour, Batemans Bay, Glendenning, Hunter Valley and Cowra
• Annual AHPRA registration fee covered by the NSW RFS
• Monthly supervision provided/reimbursed by the NSW RFS
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month in recognition of the hours worked and professional commitment to the organisation
• On-site car parking available

We have several exciting opportunities available for qualified professionals who are keen to make a real difference, through critical incident support, short-term counselling services and referral pathways to care, and holistic and proactive health and wellbeing programs.

The Senior Psychologist role is an integral part of the holistic Mental Health Services program within the NSW RFS which includes Senior Psychologists, Psychologists, Peer Support Program Coordinator, Peer Support Officers and Chaplains. The Senior Psychologist and Psychologist positions deliver state-wide and area-based mental health prevention, promotion, intervention and recovery services to NSW RFS staff and volunteers as well as support and guidance to the NSW RFS leadership and the Peer personnel. The role will require participation in rostered on call after hours duties.

As our ideal candidate, you will have demonstrated skills and experience in:

• Working as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary team
• Provision of trauma-informed assessment, formulation and interventions for people with mild to moderate mental health conditions
• Applied experience in implementing programs to support better member mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Providing psychoeducation and / or mental health and wellbeing content in a group setting.
• Genuine appreciation and understanding of a volunteer-based emergency service

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description and our organisation structure.

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert Traci Carse, Manager Mental Health Services, for a confidential chat on 0487 236 774.

If you’re interested in joining the NSW RFS:

You will need to submit your application via I Work for NSW, including

• A cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in the opportunity
• A resume which includes two current referees

Recruitment Information

• Applications for these opportunities will be reviewed and considered as they are received. Applications will close when the vacancies have been filled.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process.