Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Clinical Psychologist- Karratha

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health, behavioural and emotional disorders with a paediatric caseload.

If you have a passion for helping children and want to make a difference in family units as a whole, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding role.

What’s in it for you?

Salary: Full-time Positions starting at $80,000- $120,000 annually + Super

• Flexible workplace arrangements – 9-day fortnight/rostered days off/part time options
• Additional 1-week leave after 12 months of service.
• Paid Professional Development Leave – up to 3 days paid leave (pro-rata)
• Scholarships available – on acceptance of applications and dependant on eligibility criteria. Up to $10,000 per annum.
• Structured clinical supervision – regular line management supervision, regular clinical supervision, peer supervision, multi/trans-disciplinary training workshops every 6 weeks, plus weekly whole team meetings.
• Professional growth and development -an environment of continuous and lifelong learning
• Resources – use of work laptop, work mobile phone and vehicle (to attend appointments)
• Relocation assistance & accommodation support
• Access to quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free sessions with qualified psychologists to help improve mental health and overall wellbeing.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team (over 200 years of combined experience) to support the needs of children and their families.
• Career progression opportunities with a ‘promote within’ culture.
• Structured ‘end of term’ social events

As a clinical psychologist your responsibilities will include:

• Provide assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders as well as assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental/intellectual and learning (dis)ability.
• Perform psychological assessments to appraise cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning of children and their families.
• Analysis of client needs to provide individual, group and team interventions and the development of treatment programs using culturally appropriate and evidence-based practice.
• Safe and ethical implementation of evidence-based therapies.
• Advise and consult with Mental Health Team staff on psychological aspects of casework and interventions.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary discussions to ensure best practice and quality intervention planning.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and facilitation of skill development to the Mental Health Team as required.

What we need from you:

• Two years’ experience post-graduate degree in clinical or counselling psychology or approved equivalent
• General Registration with APHRA
• Demonstrated experience in supervision and support for staff and/or students.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting considering the social determinants, particularly as they relate to Aboriginal Health and Culture.
• Ability to apply for Medicare provider number. (desirable)
• Availability to travel across the region, including overnight stays (desirable)
• Evidence of current professional registration
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current C Class drivers’ licence

Overall, working with Talent Quarter as a clinical psychologist is an excellent opportunity to grow your career, make a difference in the lives of others.

If you’re Interested, Please ‘Apply now ‘or if you want more information feel free to contact Tori our dedicated consultant @Talent Quarter.

Email: [email protected]

Or Phone: 086 388 0713

We look forward to working with you and creating your new and exciting job opportunity.