Clinical Lead - Psychologist

• Full Time | 38 Hours per week
• This is an on-site position with travel required in Illawarra Southern NSW area
• Salary: $101,267 to $107, 465 plus Super plus Not for Profit Salary Packaging
• Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Location: Wollongong NSW 2500
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

While many people gamble for entertainment, a large number of Australians develop gambling habits that negatively impact themselves, their families and their communities. The Gamble Aware Program provides free, confidential, and non-judgmental support for individuals, families, and community members who may be concerned about gambling and its effects.

You will lead the clinical delivery of the Gamble Aware Program, offering expert support to Counsellors, Peer Workers and the Program Manager as well as providing direct support to the program’s participants.  The role will involve maintaining high quality evidence-based practise, overseeing clinical governance and driving continuous service improvement.

If you're ready to lead with compassion and drive impactful change, we want to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide evidence based individual therapy to complex clients
• Facilitate and oversee group counselling sessions
• Provide direct feedback and support to Counsellors regarding treatment plans through monthly clinical supervision.
• Review and develop clinical policies, procedures, and treatment plans
• Together with Program Manager lead, plan and direct the provision of clinical services
• Undertake a range of administration tasks including client notes and reports.

Requirements for Success:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Psychology
• AHPRA registration as Psychologist/ Clinical Psychologist
• Psychology Board approved Supervisor or able to obtain
• Minimum three years’ experience in delivery of clinical interventions to clients with complex needs
• Experience in the provision of individual and group counselling
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership
• Current NSW Driving Licence

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. 

Our Culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

Your Benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you