Lead Psychologist
Core
Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and direct intervention for children, young people, and families from culturally diverse backgrounds, focusing on trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
Role type
Senior IC clinical psychologist (team lead)
Builds
Trauma-informed psychological assessments, interventions, and behavior support plans for children and families.
Domain
Social services / Mental health / Child protection / Multicultural family services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical supervision, trauma-informed practice, culturally responsive assessment, child protection risk reporting, behavior support planning, stakeholder consultation, professional development facilitation, compliance with child safety legislation
Preferred skills
Experience with CALD communities, Out of Home Care programs, NDIS services, multicultural family services
Technologies
AHPRA registration framework, Blue Card system, National Police Clearance processes
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a team of psychologists; deliver psychological assessments and interventions; consult with case managers and families on behavior support; provide trauma-informed guidance for complex cases; contribute to staff professional development; maintain compliance with child safety standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
