Responsible for guiding staff interactions with children and young people, conducting assessments, developing therapeutic treatment plans and leading staff reflective practice to support the development of their therapeutic skills. Manage complex cases and practice quality issues. provide specialist expertise and assistance for consultancy and review of evidence based practice.

Collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders Developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programsConsulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plansCollecting data and analysing characteristics of clients and recommending suitable treatment programsDeveloping interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotionConducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and managementPerforming job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managersProviding overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centreMonitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centresLiaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordinationAdvising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilitiesrepresenting the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forumscontrolling selection, training and supervision of staff

• Provide individual counselling utilising a variety of therapy modalities via short or long term counselling options including Employee Assistance Program referrals • Appropriately respond to critical incidents, providing psychological first aid (according to experience, supervision and training)• Facilitate group training and information sessions for EAP customers and the community• Liaise with clients’ relevant treating health professionals if requested to do so (by client)• Complete psychological assessments and reports if requested by relevant party, with clients’ permission.• Provide psychological advice and services • Manage a caseload in consultation with the Principle Consultant • Ensure the clinical and administrative standards are maintained in accordance with requirements• Liaise with other community organisations for the purposes of information gathering, referral, networking and promotion• Facilitate the development of other programs and where appropriate, provide assistance and expertise• Contribute to business development and participate in associated activities• Participate in regular clinical supervision and performance evaluation.• Actively engage in ongoing professional development activities supporting the work of a provisional psychologist.• Maintain high level of confidentiality and awareness of vulnerable people and fulfil the duties of a Mandatory Reporter where required

Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clientsReferring clients to agencies that can provide additional helpAssessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and servicesLiaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and servicesSupporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutionsAssisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problemsPreparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies