• Max Term | Full Time till 30 June 2023 with possible extension
• Location: Coffs Harbour 2450
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of young Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose. 

Your Opportunity

As a Psychologist you will deliver evidence based individual, group and family psychological counselling interventions to young people with comorbid mental ill health and AOD substance.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide comprehensive assessment of young people referred to services.
• Facilitate individualized, intensive counselling to young people and their family.
• Develop and support an environment conducive to effective counselling and client support.
• Develop caring, supportive and professional relationships with young people.
• Assist in staff training in therapeutic interventions
• Liaise with visiting specialists and clinicians

Requirements for Success

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated experience in providing therapeutic interventions.
• Experience in the provision of individual and group counselling.
• Understanding of interventions to support young people with complex mental ill health.
• Ability to coordinate, facilitate and participate in group and one-on-one counselling sessions and activities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages .
• A current NSW Driver’s License.
• Covid vaccination is mandatory

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people and child-safe certificate. 

Culture & Benefits  

A career with Mission Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks.  

Our culture 

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve. 

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. 

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

If you need support to submit your application, please email [email protected]alia.com.au. 

Your benefits 

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference 
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)  
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers  
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support. 

How to apply 

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and send your cover letter and resume today. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

For more information, feel free to view the Position Description via  Youth Psychologist- Coffs Harbour.docx

For further information regarding working with us, visit Working for Mission Australia.

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.