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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference.
From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
We are currently recruiting for a Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist or Social Worker for our Hunter region.
You will provide a range of counselling and therapeutic services to job seekers with various mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs.
Part-time and full-time options available.
At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), our experienced employment teams have been empowering people to find the right job since **** as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network.
We've
worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment.
The Allied Health team plays an important part in the support of people experiencing hardships and barriers to employment.
Apply for this role if you are seeking a rewarding role, and one that will provide you with a broad range of experience.
About the role:
Conduct comprehensive psychological and vocational assessment for referred job seekers, including the use of
appropriate psychological
tests and assessment tools
Provide counselling and therapeutic interventions to job seekers to address psychological barriers to obtaining
employment
Provide consultation support to employment staff in the
region
Liaise with internal and external service providers to develop and
maintain
relevant links and networks to strengthen services for EPlus job
seekers
Effectively communicate with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures
About you:
Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based interventions and clinical practice as well as
demonstrated
practical application
Previous
experience working with people with various mental health conditions and complex psycho-social needs, including drugs and alcohol
dependency
Experience in the delivery of counselling services to vulnerable individuals
Experience in assessing individual's needs and making
appropriate referrals
to enhance
supports
Experience in managing people at risk, including suicide and violence
risks
Knowledge of employment services and community services sector
Proactively develop and
maintain




effective internal and external relationships to
facilitate
the achievement of work
goals
An understanding of the role employment has in
maintaining
good mental and physical
health
High level
of passion and energy that motivates
others
Must have current
drivers
license, with the ability and flexibility to travel to Employment Plus
sites
What we offer:
Weekly group supervision and regular individual group supervision
Opportunities for provisional psychologists to develop their competencies in preparation for full
registration
Flexibility for provisional psychologists to complete provisional registration
program
Opportunities for newly registered psychologists to develop the essential core areas of practice to ensure you become confident in practicing as a
psychologist
Opportunities for fully registered psychologists to take on projects, and take the lead in various initiatives as they
occur
Allocation of a mentor to guide and
assist
you for induction into your
role
Be supported by the Allied Health Manager who is an AHPRA approved supervisor who has been providing supervision services for over 8
years and
has worked in the mental health and disability sectors for over 16 years
In-house training on core areas of practice including assessment, formulation,
Intervention
and treatment amongst various other practical
topics
Join a fantastic team of Psychologists and Social workers who work closely together and support each other.
Benefits:
Attractive
remuneration
& NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)!
Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an
accrued
day off every 4 weeks (for full time employees)
Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
Attractive leave benefits with access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos
Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your overall
wellbeing
Long-term employment opportunities within the EPlus & wider Salvos networks
Comprehensive and supportive on the job training




Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA; Provisional or General registration) or current full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is
.
A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Successful applicants will
be required
to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history.
If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to this challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to
submit
your CV along with the covering letter addressing your interest in the role.
At Employment Plus, we value diversity and strive for inclusivity in our recruitment process.
If you are a person with a disability and require an adjustment, such as alternative application methods, or if you have a general enquiry about a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ******.
Please specify the job title and location in the subject line.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender
expressions
and intersex status.
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 or relevant state equivalent.
Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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.
W
e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child secure 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

📌 Provisional Psychologist / Social Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 The Salvation Army Australia
📍 New South Wales