Therapist – Psychological Interventions at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

117896.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Psychological Interventions, Case Formulation, Treatment Planning, Psychoeducation, Crisis Management, Safety Planning, Evidence-Based Practice, Trauma-Informed Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 2, Psychologist Level 2 (PN 66909) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) – Health Professional Level 2 Salary: $91,026 - $117,896 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) – Psychologist Level 2 Location: City Health Centre, ACT Section: Therapies Team Closing Date: 4th June 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. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: The Therapist with the Therapies Team is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and delivering high-intensity psychological interventions to adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health conditions, including those with histories of interpersonal and complex trauma. In this role, you will apply evidence-based principles, techniques and clinical frameworks to support individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs. The role also includes: • Developing case formulations and tailored treatment plans. • Delivering psychoeducation and structured psychological therapies (using at least two evidence-based modalities) for complex mental health conditions and trauma. • Providing crisis management and developing safety plans grounded in psychological principles. This is a multi-classified role with the potential for appointment as either a Health Professional Officer (Social Worker) or Psychologist, depending on qualifications and experience. Please note that there is only one position available. A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. 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) Act 2011 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. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tsering Angmo at (02) 5124 1750 or at Tsering.N.Angmo@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and deliver high-intensity psychological interventions for adults with moderate to severe mental health conditions and complex trauma. Develop tailored treatment plans and provide crisis management grounded in psychological principles.