The Psychologist/Social Worker position at Melaleuca Place requires an AHPRA-registered Psychologist or Mental Health-Accredited Social Worker who is skilled in the assessment and treatment of developmental trauma.

Melaleuca Place is a specialised therapeutic service in the ACT focused on helping young children recover from the impacts of child abuse and neglect. Melaleuca Place is a multidisciplinary team of highly experienced professionals, with expertise in trauma-informed therapeutic assessment and intervention, for children in age groups of 0-12 years and 12 + years, who are in out of home care.

Melaleuca Place provides services aimed at facilitating healing, recovery and positive life outcomes for children and young people recovering from abuse and neglect, and provides evidence informed intensive therapeutic services for children and young people who are clients of the statutory services.

Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and registration in Psychology (AHPRA) or Social Work (Mental Health Accreditation).
• At least 2-5 years of practical experience working with children, young people and their carers or families. Years of experience and level of training in evidence-based therapies for treating developmental trauma may determine the position level (CYPP3 or CYPP4).
• Current (c class) driver’s license is essential.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP). Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and maybe used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au