Therapist - Psychological Interventions at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

117896.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessments, Psychological Interventions, Case Formulation, Treatment Planning, Psychoeducation, Crisis Management, Safety Planning, Evidence-Based Therapies

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 5 months with possibility of extension Classification: Health Professional Level 2, Psychologist Level 2 (PN 40923) Health Professional Level 2 Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Psychologist Level 2 Salary: $91,026 - $117,896 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: City Health Centre, Canberra, ACT Section: Therapies Team Closing Date: 8 February 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. About the Role: The Therapist position is responsible for conducting clinical assessments and delivering high-intensity psychological interventions to adults who have a moderate to severe mental health disorder or illness and who may have experienced interpersonal and complex trauma. You will provide appropriate assessment and interventions using established principles, techniques and methods, to people with complex and serious mental health conditions. • Case formulation and treatment planning. • Psychoeducation and structured psychological therapy interventions in two evidence-based therapies for complex mental health conditions and trauma. • Crisis management and safety planning based on psychological principles. This is a multi-classified position with possibility of appointment at either Health Professional Officer (Social Worker) or Psychologist. There is only one position available. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Roz Fitzgerald on (02) 5124 1750 or at Roz.Fitzgerald@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Therapist is responsible for conducting clinical assessments and delivering high-intensity psychological interventions to adults with moderate to severe mental health disorders. This includes case formulation, treatment planning, and crisis management.