Are you a psychologist who likes the idea of working in regional locations? Maybe its time for a time for a sea change! 

We are seeking expressions of interest from registered psychologists who would undertake a full time counselling role in beautiful Port Hedland in Western Australia, supporting local BHP employees and their families. 

You will enjoy the benefits of:

An industry competitive salary plus the following:

• A furnished 4 bedroom house in Pretty Pool, inc all utilities.
• 4WD Work Car and fuel.
• A mobile phone and laptop.
• Assistance with relocation costs. 
• Leave entitlements including an additional 37.5hrs annual leave per year (in line with regional allowances).
• 2 x trips to Perth per year (1 of those for the BSS PD day/Christmas party).

Working for BSS offers:

• A culture of support, cooperation and team cohesion.
• Peer review, clinical support and supervision.
• Continuous access to Clinical Managers, Team Leaders and the full management and administration team; you will never be expected to deal with difficult situations on your own.
• Professional development opportunities via our 12 month PD calendar, plus additional allowance for external PD.
• Team building and social events.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Salary packaging
• Access to our own EAP service (because you are human too).

We would like to hear from you if you meet the following requirements:

• Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). We will consider Provisionally registered Psychologists.
• Capacity to work fulltime (37.5 hours per week).
• Minimum of 5 years counselling experience.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWC).

The following is highly desirable:

• Clinical skills in psychological counselling with individuals, couples and children from age 6 – 18 to address a broad range of problems presenting in EAP work.
• Previous mining or remote work experience.

BSS Psychology was established in 1999 and continues to be the EAP of choice in Australia and within the resource and mining sector. We provide a workplace of equal opportunity and a place of safety for a diversity of views and life experiences, so that all employees feel supported to undertake their best work in the service of others. 

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities and abilities.

Have a look at our website https://bsspsych.com.au/ and register your interest or email your CV directly to Elisa Simpson at [email protected] (please reference PH or regional role).