Psychologist / AASW registered social worker with mental health accreditation NRL Cowboys House is removing distance as a barrier to quality secondary education for Indigenous students from some of Australia’s most remote and geographically disadvantaged communities. Managed by the Cowboys Community Foundation, the charity arm of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, NRL Cowboys House is a joint initiative between the National Rugby League, North Queensland Cowboys, the Queensland Government and the Australian Government. The NRL Cowboys House provides accommodation for 97 students in modern, purpose-built residences. The facilities are centrally located in Gulliver, Townsville, and have easy access to the city’s private and public secondary schools and major sport and recreation clubs and facilities.The Houses aim to provide education, employment and training opportunities for residents in a culturally appropriate, safe and engaging residential environment. With a passion for working with young people, the successful candidate will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary NRL Cowboys House team to provide culturally appropriate, flexible, individualised and responsive psychological services to assist the boarders living at NRL Cowboys House who have complex barriers to education success and their personal wellbeing and growth. Evidence based psychological services that will be provided by the position include: Psycho-education; Cognitive Behaviour therapy; Relaxation strategies; Skills training; Interpersonal therapy and Narrative therapy.The position will play a key role in assisting the development of the NRL Cowboys House model of care. This position (25 hours per week), predominantly includes some afternoon and early evening hours, and will require a flexible approach to ensure adequate service is provided.Essential Skills/knowledge/qualifications: •Relevant qualifications and current membership (or eligibility and willingness to gain membership) of the Australian Psychological Society and demonstrated ability to comply with the profession's code of ethics and practice in accordance with legislation affecting psychology practice for maintenance of registration with the Psychology Board of Australia•Demonstrated ability to understand the context of, relate to, and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait 12-18-year-old young people from very remote communities.•Extensive experience in providing assessment, intervention and case management services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people is highly desirable.•Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and skills training and in operating within a strengths-based framework utilising trauma-informed practice.•Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills.•Exceptional report writing skills.•Ability to work within a team in a co-located environment with autonomy.•Ability to engage relevant stakeholders.•Current Driver's Licence•Current Working with Children Blue CardThe position as Psychologist at NRL Cowboys House is a unique position. The fast-paced and welcoming environment at the House will deliver great rewards for the right person. How to apply:If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting how you meet the essential skills, knowledge and qualifications listed above. Applications close at 5pm - Friday 13 September 2024If you would like more information about our position, please contact the General Manager NRL Cowboys House ph 0436 623 228.Cowboys Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. First Nations applicants are highly encouraged to apply for this position.