Psychologist or Mental Health Accredited Social Worker for Dynamic Practice
Flexible Position for the Right Psychologist or Mental Health-Accredited Social Worker
Berry Collective Psychology is a well-established multidisciplinary team of dynamic mental health professionals. We are looking for like-minded clinicians to join us! We are especially interested in those who have experience working with children under 10 years old. If you are a Psychologist (Clinical, Developmental or Registered) or a Mental Health-Accredited Social Worker with a passion for working with children and young adults, we would love to hear from you!
Berry Collective Psychology is:
An energetic and supportive work environment.
Passionate, positive people enjoying their work together.
An integral part of our community’s health network, with an excellent reputation and solid professional relationships.
An appealing physical space with large rooms, natural light, a grassy backyard and homely feels.
A safe place for our community, especially young people and families.
Real people doing rewarding work because we love it.
All the Perks:
Work within a multi-disciplinary team of amazing and supportive professionals – Not your usual private practice!
A steady stream of referrals – interesting clinical presentations of varied complexity.
We delegate referrals carefully in consultation with you, so your clients are matched to your strengths and interests.
Full-time admin support – Superstars who take a huge amount off your plate – plus a Practice Manager in the practice every day.
Your own large and comfortable therapeutic space with heaps of natural light, plants and new furnishings.
Our awesome premises – a converted residential block with inviting shared spaces both indoors and outdoors, six consulting rooms, and parking.
Full kitchen and bathroom facilities so you can gym before work and get ready for the day on site.
A relaxed and friendly collegial environment.
At lunchtime we laze in our sunny backyard, go for coffee runs, and walk to the beach.
Access to our ever-growing library of resources and psychometrics.
As much support as you want – Regular peer supervision and on-call supervision with senior psychologists.
Opportunities for CPD and to contribute to service development.
You choose your own hours.
We pivot to telehealth services easily when we need to, so COVID doesn’t affect our business!
The Position:
Part-time contractor position.
Option for ongoing position or 6-12 month maternity leave position.
Face to face and telehealth interventions.
Individual therapy with all ages, including young children. Couple and family work also available.
Cognitive, Educational and ASD Assessments using our iPads and Q-Interactive software.
Opportunities to use many modes of practice with our varied client group, e.g. psychotherapy, play therapy, DBT, EMDR, schema therapy, group therapy, etc.
Referrals through Medicare, WorkCover, NDIS, CTP/MAA, DVA, Victims Services.
Your choice of weekly or fortnightly peer supervision.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Attitude: A positive and approachable person. A flexible team-player who is both independent and reliable. Someone who enjoys life and enjoys the rewards of their hard work.
Experience: Providing clinical interventions for children, adolescents, adults and families; Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches; Safety-planning and managing at-risk clients; Understanding of psychometric testing and cognitive assessments; Liaising with other professionals and organisations.
Registration: 1. Psychologist registered with AHPRA and Medicare (or eligible for same). 2. Social Worker with Mental Health Accreditation through AASW and registered as a Medicare provider (or eligible for same).
Please note: Only social workers who already have their mental-health accreditation will be considered for this role.
To get a better idea of our team and what we’re all about, see www.berrycollective.com.au
To apply:
Please send an email with your CV and a brief cover letter introducing yourself to Stacey Berry at [email protected]
Get your application in ASAP, or before the closing date of 5 October.