About Us
We Care NSW is a provider of specialist Aboriginal mental health, disability 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 concern, disability and children and young people 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 role
We are currently seeking a Psychologist to join our established team in Maitland and Broadmedow NSW. This role is available either part time (minimum 24 hours per week) or full time.
You will provide psychological assessment, consultation, therapeutic interventions and professional services to children, young people and adults funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Medicare, DCJ and Fee for Service.
Success in this role will be supported by your
- focus on turning disability into ability to enable people to participate fully in life.
- ability to provide high quality, culturally appropriate psychological interventions, often in relation to complex and challenging behaviours.
- ability to thrive in a flexible, person-centred and strengths-based way across a diverse range of settings to meet client needs.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number to provide Mental Health Care Plan Services
- Current Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Relevant experience as a psychologist working with children, young people, adults and families within trauma informed frameworks or willingness to work with these clients groups.
- Highly developed effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to think critically, problem solve and make timely, sound clinical decisions whilst working autonomously.
- Ability to communicate effectively and engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and/or other stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to deal with emotionally charged situations and unpredictable behaviour calmly and constructively
- Well-developed written communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
- Ability to work independently and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team
- Desirable – AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor for Provisional Psychologists
- Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist
As per the Public Health Order for the NSW Disability Sector any successful applicants will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status and maintain their vaccination currency or provide evidence of their medical contraindication.
What we offer
- Opportunity to join the organisation at a time of growth and a chance to make the job your own
- An attractive remuneration package, including Salary Packaging, package up to $15,900 per year tax free!
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
- Support provided by our Employee Assistance Program
- Family friendly organisation that understands the flexibility you need to manage your family commitments
- Supporting a diverse range of clients from children to adults
- Realistic performance targets and support
How to Apply
Please click the “APPLY” button, respond to the questions and attach a copy of your resume and your responses to the selection criteria listed in this advertisement. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description please email [email protected]