Job Description
Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
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$121,329 - $146,816 per annum
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Total Remuneration package $149,750 - $178,810
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Full time Continuous Contract
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*Commensurate with qualifications and experience
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Advance your career through exposure to a variety of cases and ongoing professional development
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Become part of a dedicated team that values community and strives for positive outcomes for clients
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About the role
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The Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological assessment and therapeutic services to clients presenting with a broad range of issues relating to mental health, domestic violence, alcohol and substance misuse and trauma. Remote travel is an inherent requirement of this position.
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The ideal candidate will be a person with:
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Psychologist
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Minimum of a four-year APAC accredited course with full general registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number and bill for services rendered.
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Demonstrated experience in completing comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnosis, case formulation with current evidence of the ability to work effectively with complex psychological presentations, including substance use, using evidence-based practice.
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Knowledge of mental health best practice in relation to prevention, early identification, treatment and rehabilitation and a proven capacity to deliver innovative, quality client services within professional and service timeframes.
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Awareness of Aboriginal culture within Australia's history, knowledge of cultural sensitivities and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people in conjunction with a willingness to incorporate Aboriginal values into clinical practice.
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Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
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Understanding of evidence-based practice including major alcohol reforms in the Northern Territory and alcohol and other drugs services in Alice Springs and across the Territory.
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Experience providing psychological support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
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What we offer:
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Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
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Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
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6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
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A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, hybrid work models and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
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Salary packaging for full time, part-time and casual employees.
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Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.
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Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.
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For more information on the position please contact Dayna Hoole,
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Mental Health Manager - SEWB on ************.

📌 Psychologist (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs