Clinician (Registered Psychologist), NISS. Permanent Full Time - Perth

Return to Life Without Barriers • Perth, WA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Life Without Barriers, we recognise the challenges refugees and asylum seekers face in rebuilding their lives in Australia. Through our National Immigration Support Service (NISS), we provide compassionate, culturally safe, and trauma-informed support to asylum seekers and refugees living in the Australian community. We walk alongside individuals and families on their journey, helping them navigate what can be complex and challenging systems and empowering them to reach their goals, one step at a time.

Requirements

• Fully registered psychologist (cannot accept provisional psychologists)
• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology with full registration
• Clinical or forensic psychology experience, with a strong understanding of clinical governance frameworks
• Experience with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Diverse Backgrounds
• Skilled in collaborative work with multidisciplinary and external support agencies
• Experienced in delivering flexible, client-focused interventions, including outreach and e-health
• Ability to implement client and family-centred approaches, with cultural sensitivity towards diverse communities
• Current driver’s licence
• Must clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and WA Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical expertise to support clients from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
• Assess clients cognitive, emotional, behavioural and daily living capabilities through formal and informal assessments
• Support clients through major life transitions with skill-building and coping strategies through individual and group therapy
• Track client progress and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure ongoing, effective support & care
• Provide training and guidance to caseworkers and staff on therapeutic approaches and incident management
• Help clients within our program navigate life transitions, improve their mental health, and achieve their goals while waiting for visa decisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level