Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Registrar)/ Counsellor

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Your new role

As a Psychologist (Clinical/Counsellor/Registrar), you will work with members of the team to provide a full range of individual and group counselling, consultancy to staff on issues related to student counselling, promotion of counselling service and group programs.

In this role you will…

• Perform psychological assessments to appraise cognitive, emotional, intellectual and behavioural functioning of clients referred to Psychological and Counselling Services.
• Undertake individual, couple and group interventions with clients (students), utilising a variety of methodologies including behaviour and cognitive therapy and systemic intervention.
• Provide consultation and liaises with academics and external agencies to identify strategies to help individuals cope with a range of psycho-social issues, such as mental illness, psychological problems, disability/illness, acculturation, and adjustment difficulties.
• Develop and implement preventative educational workshops and programs for students.
• Participate in research projects as appropriate to improve the knowledge base related to counselling and psychological services in higher education and to inform clinical practice. 

• Relevant post-graduate qualification and eligibility for registration as a clinical or counselling psychologist or registrar in Australia consistent with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of short-term methods of intervention for clients with high support needs.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments and to apply counselling interventions relevant to the needs of a culturally diverse tertiary student population.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including computer literacy with email and internet.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of students.

• Experience in the development and delivery of group programs to staff and students.
• Experience working with indigenous issues and clients.
• Experience in delivery of telehealth services.
• Demonstrated experience in the tertiary education sector.  

If you have any queries in relation to the requirements of the role please contact

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Our staff are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide Australia and the world with quality graduates and innovative research.

Our vibrant campus includes a gym, childcare, a medical centre, an art gallery, endless food options including a full-range grocer, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, accessible parking and excellent public transport connections.

We offer generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.

Regardless of who you are or where you come from, you will find Curtin to be a friendly place where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are a part of everyday life.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Please provide a cover letter and resume that includes sufficient information and examples relating to the relevant selection criteria (outlined above) to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.
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Applications close: Wednesday 15th March 2023, 9.00pm AWST
 
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment.
You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.