About We Care NSW
We Care NSW is a provider of specialist mental health, disability services and OOHC services. We are a growing Not for Profit organisation that prides itself on offering quality support services to those living with a mental health difficulty, disability or living in OOHC. Our service delivery covers children, young people and adults in the Maitland, Newcastle, Hunter and Tweed region.
The people we support are the focus of our care and their wellbeing and quality of life is our priority. We are committed to assisting individuals to meet their goals and live as valued and respected members of their community.
About the opportunity
Be rewarded by delivering life enhancing outcomes for our clients. You will do this by working with clients to develop practical strategies to build their capacity and reach their goals. You are a great listener with a dedication to ensure people feel heard, valued and empowered. You recognise and appreciate the uniqueness of each person and their journey. Your approach is focused on respect, dignity, and care.
This role can be challenging and is equally rewarding. It requires strong communication skills and the capability to deliver results. You have the theoretical knowledge ready to put into practice. You will be analytical and person-centered with the ability build and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients. You will also have a natural caring nature, as this is the core guiding principle of We Care NSW.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Eligibility for provisional registration with AHPRA
- Eligibility for 5+1 internship program – Internship plan to be developed in consultation with senior psychologist if successful
- Completing a Masters of Clinical Psychology or Eligibility for a Clinical Psychology Registrar Program
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and verbal communication skills applied to developing and maintaining positive therapeutic relationships
- Excellent written communication skills, including proficiency in using client information management systems and electronic health records
- Ability to proactively seek out self-improvement and learning opportunities to support internship progress
- Current clear NSW Working with Children Check
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence
Why We Care NSW?
- Salary package inclusive of supervision
- Access to Group supervision
- Opportunity for internal professional development
- Access to many resources required to complete internship
- Access to Salary Packaging
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Culturally Respectful workplace
We Care are experienced at supporting psychology interns to develop the necessary competencies to practice as a psychologist within Australia. We pride ourselves on providing and an all-inclusive psychology internship program which includes supervision from Board Approved supervisors including a Senior Psychologist and Senior Clinical Psychologist who are committed to supporting your growth and development as a psychologist.
If you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful, we want to hear from you!
As per We Care’s Health & Wellbeing Program, applicants are required to provide evidence of COVID 19 full vaccination status.
Please click the “APPLY” button and attach your resume and cover letter.
You are required to address each of the selection criteria in you covering letter in addition to your resume.
Please email [email protected] for a copy of the position description and a detailed overview of the role.
**We Care NSW encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability and women**