Psychologist Kudos Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us

Kudos is a highly respected provider of NDIS therapeutic and support services for children and young people, as well as being the official NDIS Partner in South Australia for early intervention services for children 0-7 years. We are a bold, brave and ambitious organisation built on the belief that every child, young person and their family has the right to belong to a supportive community that understands them. 

 

As an organisation that values evidenced-based intervention, our therapists and practitioners are supported by a skilled group of in-house clinical experts for coaching, training and supervision.

 

The primary values of the organisation are: Knowledge, Camaraderie, Enterprising, and Heart

 

New Opportunities

State-of-the-art Therapy Rooms

Kudos Services’ has recently expanded into the southern region with our new site located in Can:Do Group’s state-of-the-art Noarlunga Centre hub.

This provides our therapists with a larger, dedicated space of therapy rooms, as well as access to the modern Community Centre facilities that include an accessible kitchen, rock climbing wall and soft play which can be available as part of therapy sessions as needed.

 

Private Practice Opportunities

Within the coming months, Kudos is also excited to soon be offering services to private clients in our new therapy space at the Noarlunga Centre office.

The successful candidate will have the perfect opportunity to expand their experience and skill set by working with private patients of any age, while also servicing NDIS clients over the age of 9!

 

About the Role

The Psychologist position forms part of a highly skilled team of allied health professionals providing therapy in both a clinic based and outreach services supporting clients, patients and their caregivers to achieve optimal outcomes. Utilising assessment and therapeutic skills from behavioural, developmental, attachment, mental health and trauma frameworks, the psychologist will play a pivotal role supporting change for those in need.

 

In this role you will be: 

  • Providing assessment and evidence based psychological intervention to children (9+), adolescents and their care providers under the NDIS, or to individuals of any age under private practice.
  • Working within the context of the NDIS; meeting goals identified in a client’s plan, providing assessment, intervention and report writing.
  • Utilising positive behaviour support frameworks to assess, plan, develop interventions and write reports to support children, young people and their caregivers and support systems with behaviours of concern.
  • Providing professional expertise and support to caregivers and members in relation to children with disabilities and/or children with complex behavioural and emotional needs.
  • Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team to support clients and their families to achieve positive developmental outcomes through a family centred and strength-based approach.
  • Contributing to the planning and delivery of training to members, parent/carers, service providers and other professionals.
  • Contributing to the ongoing review and evaluation of service provision to promote best practice and evidence-based approaches.

 

The successful applicant will have:

  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) as a psychologist.
  • Experience working in the field of development with children, young people and their families.
  • Experience with positive behavioural support, development throughout the lifespan, attachment, mental health and developmental trauma with children, young people and their families.
  • Excellent written communication skills including the ability to prepare high quality written reports, and other documentation as required.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in partnership with senior leaders, managers and members to implement organisational improvements.
  • Proven ability to maintain professional networks to promote best practice in service provision for children and disabilities.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven experience at contributing to service planning, review and evaluation in relation to children and youth with disabilities.
  • Flexibility to travel across multiple sites to meet organisational needs.

 

Your benefits will include:

  • Access to an attractive remuneration package, including salary sacrificing
  • Work laptop, and use of company vehicle when needed
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • An opportunity to join Kudos as a Member, getting involved in strategic direction and governance, among other things!
  • CPD annual allowance, and access to Kudos Learning Management System, with a wide range of quality training modules
  • Access to clinical and operational support
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Three bonus leave days

 

Kudos is a NFP employee-led mutual, and drivers of our organisation are the highly skilled therapists and employees who work within it. We pride ourselves in empowering our employees to actively participate in decision-making and governance of the organisation. This enables us to have an unmatched focus on the achievements of all people within our community of care.

 

Kudos is a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with disability, Aboriginal Australians or Torres Strait Islander and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

Please apply now via Seek and include a Cover Letter & Resume in your application. For a copy of the position description please email [email protected].  For a confidential chat, please call Sarah on (08) 8348 6500.

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