Disability Support jobs

The Opportunity

Are you looking for the next step in your leadership career? This role will be involved with the Allied Health and Community directorate to participate, support and facilitate professional development and supervision.

The Psychologist is responsible for providing assessment and intervention for individuals supported by the Samaritans Therapy and Behaviour Support Team (TaBS), including people with disability. This position will focus on building the capacity, skills and knowledge of the person, their families, and supporting services.

• Permanent part time (we can also consider up to full time)
• Based in Newcastle or Central Coast.
• Our service delivery is across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Central Coast.
• We pride ourselves on flexible working arrangements. We welcome you to talk to us about your needs and what is important to you.

Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:

• $1000 sign on bonus
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools (this includes Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College and Lakes Grammar)
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave

About you:

• Current AHPRA Registered Psychologist
• Experience in pediatric psychological assessment and therapy, with a focus on supporting NDIS Participants and diagnostic assessments for children 0 -16 years
• Understanding of the current trends and approaches underpinning the provision of early intervention services to children 0-8years with a disability.
• Experience working with Adults as a Psychologist and supporting individuals living with a disability in a range of settings.
• Demonstrated a, history and trauma.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development & implementing evidence in practice.
• Ability to effectively communicate recommended intervention strategies with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality principles and WHS responsibilities
• Knowledge of diverse cultures and community need

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for a copy of the Position Description, email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

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