Therapist – Psychological Interventions at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

133492.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Psychological Interventions, Psychosocial Interventions, Risk Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Mental Health Treatment, Clinical Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 3, Psychologist Level 3 (PN 43845) Note: This role will be filled at either Health Professional Level 3 or Psychologist Level 3 depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement. HP3 Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) P3 Salary: $123,014 - $133,492 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: City Health Centre, Canberra ACT Section: Therapies Team Closing Date: 30 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. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: The key function of the Therapies Team is to provide high-intensity, evidence-based psychological and psychosocial interventions to adults, including psychological interventions, and functional and occupational interventions. 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; Adhere to risk management processes and identify risks, suggest mitigating actions and escalating issues appropriately; Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development and personal performance review process. Note: The Selection may be appointed using the written application alone. 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) 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. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tsering Angmo on (02) 5124 1750 or at Tsering.N.Angmo@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments and deliver high-intensity psychological interventions to adults with moderate to severe mental health disorders. Manage risks and participate in clinical supervision and professional development within a tertiary hospital setting.